The average train between Edinburgh and Dunbar takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 11:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dunbar station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Edinburgh to Dunbar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dunbar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Edinburgh to Dunbar train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dunbar is 42.7 km. The road distance is 46 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 20 min. Three other operators also service this route.