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Penrith to Dunbar trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Dunbar takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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.

3h 1m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 37m
£43–82

Penrith to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penrith and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 19m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 33m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 33m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 33m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 32m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 33m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressCross Country2h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 147.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 37m.

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