The average train between Greenock and Dunbar takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock 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 Greenock and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Greenock to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
Greenock to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Greenock to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Dunbar is 139.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 46m.