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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Inverness to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Inverness to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Dunbar is 194.5 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 16m.