The average train between Dumfries and Dunbar takes 3h 53m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Dunbar station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Dumfries to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Dumfries to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Dunbar is 124.5 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Dunbar via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 35m.