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Inverness to Dunbar trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Dunbar takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

5h 31m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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4h 16m
£50–137

Inverness to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 37m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 49m • 1 change

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    ScotRailCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 38m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 24m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 37m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 52m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 59m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 37m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 49m • 1 change

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    ScotRailCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 37m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 49m • 1 change

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    ScotRailCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 37m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 49m • 1 change

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    ScotRailCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Dunbar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 214 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 16m.

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