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It takes an average of 7h 7m to travel from London to Dumfries by train, over a distance of around 285 miles (459 km). There are normally 214 trains per day travelling from London to Dumfries and tickets for this journey start from £29.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Dumfries | |
| Journey time | From 4h 12m | |
| Distance | 285 miles (459 km) | |
| Frequency | 214 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from London to Dumfries by train
Looking to travel from London to Dumfries by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 7 minutes to travel from London to Dumfries by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 12 minutes though. You'll usually find 214 trains per day running along the 285 miles (459 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Dumfries, 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 Dumfries. 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 London to Dumfries 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 £29.50.
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from London to Dumfries?
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How do I find cheap train tickets from London to Dumfries?
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.