The average train between Liverpool and Dumfries takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Dumfries station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Liverpool to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Liverpool to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Liverpool and Dumfries is 189 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dumfries via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 3h 57m.