Portobello to Dunbar Trains

Portobello to Dunbar trains

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The average train between Portobello and Dunbar takes 1h 12m 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.

1h 12m
Duration: 32 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Portobello to Dunbar train times

Trains run hourly between Portobello and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

7:43 PM → 8:40 PM
57 min • 1 change
8:11 PM → 8:46 PM
35 min • 1 change
9:07 PM → 10:20 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
10:03 PM → 11:37 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

12:11 AM → 6:10 AM
5h 59m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 7:23 AM
44 min • 1 change
8:38 AM → 9:32 AM
53 min • 1 change
9:39 AM → 10:32 AM
53 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

12:09 AM → 9:44 AM
9h 35m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 11:44 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 12:25 PM
49 min • 1 change
12:35 PM → 1:44 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 7:23 AM
44 min • 1 change
8:36 AM → 9:32 AM
56 min • 1 change
9:39 AM → 10:31 AM
52 min • 1 change
11:39 AM → 12:32 PM
53 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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