The average train between Preston and Dumfries takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 hourly between Preston and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Preston to Dumfries train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Dumfries train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Preston to Dumfries train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Dumfries is 156.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 31m.