The cheapest and fastest trains from Dumfries to Handforth
Cheapest price
£139
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dumfries to Handforth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dumfries to Handforth will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £139.
To travel from Dumfries to Handforth you need to make at least 3 changes.










Live departures
Dumfries to Handforth train times
The table below shows live departures for Dumfries to Handforth trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:57 Dumfries | 3h30 | 08:27 Handforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:04 Dumfries | 3h23 | 09:27 Handforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:15 Dumfries | 3h45 | 11:00 Handforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:58 Dumfries | 3h29 | 11:27 Handforth | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:01 Dumfries | 3h26 | 12:27 Handforth | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dumfries to Handforth
Trains from Dumfries to Handforth run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £121 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 212 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £121 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 23:08 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Dumfries to Handforth trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Dumfries and Handforth from £121. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dumfries to Handforth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dumfries to Handforth 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 Handforth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dumfries and Handforth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 19:30 Saturday 06:35 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 19:55
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement tranport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
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