The average train between Nottingham and Dumfries takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. 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 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 32m. 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 Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
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, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Dumfries is 284.9 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 5h 50m.