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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dumfries to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Oct 11
€27
Average ticket price on Oct 11
€58
Fastest journey on Oct 11
2 h 38 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
3 h 29 m
Trains on Oct 11
4
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dumfries to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dumfries to Edinburgh will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Dumfries to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
W69753 · L87990+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
W332171:01 PM3h49Dumfries station (DMF)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€271One-way3 transfers- C14711 · W842131:50 PM4h01Dumfries station (DMF)5:51 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way1 transfer
- C14711 · L88000+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street1:50 PM3h27Dumfries station (DMF)5:17 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way2 transfers
- W69753+
W851841:01 PM2h38Dumfries station (DMF)3:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1231One-way1 transfer
- W69753+W851841:01 PM2h38Dumfries station (DMF)3:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1231One-way1 transfer
- C14711 · L88000+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street1:50 PM3h27Dumfries station (DMF)5:17 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way2 transfers
- W69753 · L87990+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+W332171:01 PM3h49Dumfries station (DMF)4:50 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€271One-way3 transfers
- C14711 · W842131:50 PM4h01Dumfries station (DMF)5:51 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€411One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dumfries to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dumfries to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Trains from Dumfries to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dumfries to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dumfries to Edinburgh
Most Dumfries to Edinburgh trains use the Dumfries to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh Park. Use this guide to compare Dumfries and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dumfries station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Dumfries from Dumfries city centre
Dumfries train station facilities and services
Dumfries has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dumfries.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dumfries.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dumfries. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dumfries: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dumfries: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dumfries: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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