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Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Dunbar takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr 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.

3h 13m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
3h
£32–75

Ayr to Dunbar train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail2h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailCross Country2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express2h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail2h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Dunbar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ayr to Dunbar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ayr to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h.

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