The average train between Irvine and Dunbar takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Irvine to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Irvine to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Dunbar is 140.3 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Dunbar via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 14m.