Train Manchester to Dumfries from £68 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Dumfries takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

3h 8m
Duration: 154 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Manchester to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:26 PM → 5:47 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 7:48 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:26 PM → 10:02 PM
3h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:54 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
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