The average train between Irvine and Dunbar takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. 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 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine to Dunbar? 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.
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 2h 55m.
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, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Dunbar is 140.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 36m.