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The average train between Dunbar and Manchester takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 26m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 3m
£68–137

Dunbar to Manchester train times

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 25m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 25m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 5m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Manchester Victoria via Newcastle in around 4h 3m.

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