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York to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Dumfries takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.

4h
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
4h 1m
£60–128

York to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between York and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from York to Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 1m.

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