The average train between Nottingham and Dumfries takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 3 hours between Nottingham and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Dumfries station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Nottingham to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Nottingham to Dumfries train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Nottingham and Dumfries is 284.9 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Dumfries via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 6h 1m.