The average train between Liverpool and Dunbar takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 every 2 hours between Liverpool and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Dunbar station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Liverpool to Dunbar train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 5 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Dunbar is 289.7 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dunbar via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 5m.