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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Dunbar takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 49m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Chester to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Dunbar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chester to Dunbar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Dunbar via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 15m.

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