Chester to Dunbar Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Dunbar takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

5h 2m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 15m

£84–150

Chester to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:52 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 3:07 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
2:52 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:37 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 5:44 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
2:36 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
4:36 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:52 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 3:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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