The average train between Dunbar and Aberdeen takes 3h 51m 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.
Trains run hourly 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Dunbar to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Dunbar to Aberdeen train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Aberdeen is 129.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 39m.