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Dunbar to South Queensferry trains

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The average train between Dunbar and South Queensferry takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to South Queensferry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

56 min
Duration
38 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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52 min
£12–25

Dunbar to South Queensferry train times

Trains run hourly between Dunbar and South Queensferry. 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 South Queensferry at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail1h • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail45 min • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail53 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail47 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 6m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail46 min • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail43 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail45 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail1h 21m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail54 min • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail51 min • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail55 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail55 min • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail42 min • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail42 min • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 38 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and South Queensferry, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Dalmeny via Edinburgh Waverley in around 52 min.

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