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Trip Summary
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Carlisle to Dumfries. Traveling by train from Carlisle to Dumfries usually takes 39 minutes, but the fastest ScotRail train can make the trip in 37 minutes.
| Distance | 29 mi (47 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 37m |
| Lowest price | $16.50 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Carlisle to Dumfries?
ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Carlisle to Dumfries. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail | 12 | 0h 39m | $16.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Carlisle to Dumfries. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Carlisle at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Carlisle to Dumfries.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Dumfries to Carlisle.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Carlisle?
Main departure station: Carlisle Train Station
There is one train station in Carlisle.
All train stations in Carlisle:
Carlisle Train Station
Where is the train station in Dumfries?
Main arrival station: Dumfries Train Station
Dumfries has one train station.
All train stations in Dumfries:
Dumfries Train Station
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