The average train between Dundee and Dunbar takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee to Dunbar. 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 Dundee and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Dundee to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Dundee to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Dunbar is 59.2 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 21m.