The average train between Dunbar and Arbroath takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Arbroath. 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 Arbroath. 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 Arbroath at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Arbroath station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Dunbar to Arbroath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Arbroath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Dunbar to Arbroath train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Arbroath is 62.5 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 47m.