The average train between Leith and Dumfries takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Leith 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 2 hours between Leith and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Leith is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leith to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Leith station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Leith to Dumfries train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Dumfries train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Leith to Dumfries train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leith and Dumfries is 104.2 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 45m.