The average train between Dunbar and Dumbarton takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Dumbarton. 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 Dumbarton. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Dumbarton at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Dunbar to Dumbarton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Dumbarton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dumbarton Central station.
Book your Dunbar to Dumbarton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Dumbarton is 128 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Dumbarton Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 39m.