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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Dumfries takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Hamilton to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hamilton and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 58m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperScotRail7h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 49m • 1 change
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    LumoScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 49m • 1 change
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    LumoScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 49m • 1 change
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    LumoScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 49m • 1 change
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    LumoScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 49m • 1 change
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    LumoScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 38m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 20m.

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