Preston to Dumfries Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dumfries takes 2h 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.

2h
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 30m

£27–68

Preston to Dumfries train times

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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:54 AM → 9:45 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:55 AM → 1:47 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 3:47 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
3:54 PM → 5:47 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
5:54 PM → 7:48 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:53 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.