The average train between Fife and Dunbar takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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.
Trains run hourly between Fife and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Fife to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Fife to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Dunbar is 47.5 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 1m.