The average train between Portobello and Dunbar takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Portobello 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 Portobello and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portobello to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Portobello to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Brunstane station.
Portobello to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Portobello to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portobello and Dunbar is 37.7 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Brunstane to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 2m.