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It takes an average of 7h 6m to travel from Dumfries to London Waterloo by train, over a distance of around 286 miles (460 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Dumfries to London Waterloo and tickets for this journey start from £48 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:50 | |
| Departure station | Dumfries | |
| Arrival station | London Waterloo | |
| Journey time | From 4h 46m | |
| Distance | 286 miles (460 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £48 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail |
Travelling from Dumfries to London Waterloo by train
Looking to travel from Dumfries to London Waterloo by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 6 minutes to travel from Dumfries to London Waterloo by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 46 minutes though. You'll usually find 25 trains per day running along the 286 miles (460 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to London Waterloo, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to get to London Waterloo. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Dumfries to London Waterloo in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £48.00.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Dumfries to London Waterloo?
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
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.