The average train between Ardrossan and Dunbar takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Dunbar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ardrossan and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Ardrossan to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Ardrossan to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ardrossan and Dunbar is 149.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Dunbar via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 31m.