The average train between Whitby and Dumfries takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 4 times a day between Whitby and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Dumfries station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Whitby to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Whitby to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and ScotRail.
The distance between Whitby and Dumfries is 202.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Dumfries via Middlesbrough and Carlisle in around 6h 37m.