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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Chester takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 18m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dunbar to Chester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dunbar and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 17m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 8m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 42m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Chester? 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: 263.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h.

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