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It takes an average of 2h 48m to travel from Dumfries to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (101 km). There are normally 35 trains per day travelling from Dumfries to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £13.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:00 | |
| Departure station | Dumfries | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 16m | |
| Distance | 63 miles (101 km) | |
| Frequency | 35 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £13.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Dumfries to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 2 hours 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Dumfries to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to travel the 63 miles (101 km) from Dumfries to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 35 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Dumfries to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £13.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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