The average train between Leeds and Dumfries takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leeds and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Leeds to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Leeds to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and ScotRail.
The distance between Leeds and Dumfries is 194.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 4h 7m.