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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Aberdeen takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Aberdeen. 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 55m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dunbar to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dunbar and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 26m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 14m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 26m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 28m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Aberdeen? 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 Dunbar to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 30m.

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