The average train between Dunbar and Edinburgh takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 11:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Dunbar to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dunbar to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Edinburgh is 42.7 km. The road distance is 46 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 29 min. Three other operators also service this route.