The average train between Dunfermline and Dunbar takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Dunfermline to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
Dunfermline to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Dunfermline to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunfermline and Dunbar is 59.1 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 33m.