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The average train between Dunbar and Bolton takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 21m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 15m
£69–129

Dunbar to Bolton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dunbar and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bolton at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 51m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 33m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 33m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 33m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 33m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 11m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 32m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 25m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 26m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Bolton via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 15m.

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