The average train between Dunbar and Dundee takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Dundee. 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 Dundee. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Dundee at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Dundee station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Dunbar to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Dunbar to Dundee train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Dundee is 59.2 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Dundee via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 15m.