The average train between Dunbar and Dumfries takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Dumfries. 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 every 3 hours between Dunbar and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Dumfries station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Dunbar to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Dunbar to Dumfries train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Dumfries is 124.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 4h 2m.