The average train between Prestwick and Dumfries takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestwick 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 5 times a day between Prestwick and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Dumfries station via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Prestwick to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Prestwick to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Prestwick and Dumfries is 79.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Dumfries via Kilmarnock in around 2h 23m.