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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
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 55m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 48m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail2h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail2h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail2h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail2h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 53m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 52m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail2h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 34m.

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