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Dunbar to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Dumfries takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Dumfries. 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 15m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
3h 38m
£45–95

Dunbar to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dunbar and Dumfries. 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 Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 42m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Dumfries? 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.

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 3h 38m.

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