Manchester to Dunbar Trains

Manchester to Dunbar trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Dunbar takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

4h 55m
Duration: 241 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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4h 17m

£70–135

Manchester to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:00 PM → 6:45 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 9:49 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
9:45 PM → 9:57 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:00 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:48 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 6:38 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 7:46 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:34 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:34 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:34 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:34 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 4:34 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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