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The average train between Dunbar and Aberdeen takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Aberdeen. 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 55m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 31m
£38–104

Dunbar to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dunbar and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCaledonian Sleeper8h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Aberdeen? 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: 156.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 31m.

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