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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Dunbar takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

3h 51m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dumfries to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 17m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 31m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h 43m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressCross Country3h 24m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.

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  • Distance: 162.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Dunbar via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 43m.

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