The average train between Cambridge and Dunbar takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 4 hours between Cambridge and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Dunbar station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Cambridge to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Cambridge to Dunbar train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cambridge and Dunbar is 456.2 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Dunbar via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 5h 30m.