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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dumfries to Elgin
Take a train from Dumfries to Elgin and enjoy the approximately 287 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 287 km |
Trains per day 2 |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 16:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Dumfries to Elgin train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dumfries to Elgin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dumfries to Elgin.

Currently, there is no direct train service available from Dumfries to Elgin.
The train distance from Dumfries to Elgin is 287 km.
Booking trains from Dumfries to Elgin in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train station in Dumfries that goes to Elgin is Dumfries station (DMF), and it arrives at Elgin station (ELG).
The first train from Dumfries to Elgin leaves at 5:37.
To travel from Dumfries to Elgin, you can take a .
The last train from Dumfries to Elgin departs at 16:20.
Trains from Dumfries to Elgin run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dumfries to Elgin.
There is no night train service from Dumfries to Elgin.
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Important Stations and Airports in Dumfries and Elgin
Dumfries
Elgin
The major train station for departures in Dumfries is Dumfries. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dumfries for your trip from Dumfries to Elgin.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 19:30 Saturday 06:35 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 19:55
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2; these toilet facilities are available from 06:30-19:30. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilet facilities are available from 06:30-19:30. Radar - National Key Scheme toilets are located on Platform 1; available 24 hours a day.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Dumfries
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Elgin is Elgin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Elgin for your journey to Elgin from Dumfries.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 10:25 - 18:05
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Elgin
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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