The average train between Falkirk and Dunbar takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Falkirk to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Falkirk to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Dunbar is 78.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 28m.