Train Colchester to Dunbar from £171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Dunbar takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

6h 2m
Duration: 415 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 55m

£141–241

Colchester to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Colchester and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

8:43 PM → 6:42 AM
Arrives next day
9h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

4:41 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

4:41 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

4:42 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 50m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 15m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

4:41 AM → 10:32 AM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Dunbar.

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Distance: 414.9 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dunbar via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 55m.

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