The average train between Dunbar and Kilmarnock takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Dunbar to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Kilmarnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Dunbar to Kilmarnock train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunbar and Kilmarnock is 131.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Kilmarnock via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 1m.