The average train between London and Dumfries takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
London to Dumfries train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from London Euston station.
London to Dumfries train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your London to Dumfries train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between London and Dumfries is 458.7 km. The road distance is 531 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 4h 42m.