The average train between Dunbar and Manchester takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar to Manchester. 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 2 hours between Dunbar and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Manchester station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Dunbar to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.
Dunbar to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Dunbar to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dunbar and Manchester is 280.9 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Dunbar to Manchester Victoria via Newcastle in around 3h 59m.