The average train between Liverpool and Dunbar takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 9:57 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 Liverpool to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Dunbar station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Liverpool to Dunbar train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Liverpool and Dunbar is 289.7 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dunbar via Newcastle in around 5h 2m.