The average train between Portsmouth and Dunbar takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Dunbar station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Portsmouth to Dunbar train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dunbar train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Portsmouth to Dunbar train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Dunbar is 586.2 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dunbar via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 46m.