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Dumfries to Dunbar trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Dunbar takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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 54m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
3h 26m
£44–95

Dumfries to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressCross Country3h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.

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  • Distance: 162.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Dunbar via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 26m.

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