The average train between Perth and Dumfries takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Dumfries station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Perth to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Perth to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Perth and Dumfries is 147.8 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 13m.