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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
£57
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 8:21 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 Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 44m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 26m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 42m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 44m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 8m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 8m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 8m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 8m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 153.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 3h 15m.

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