The average train between Kilmarnock and Dunbar takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Kilmarnock to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Dunbar is 131.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 53m.