The average train between Mallaig and Dunbar takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallaig 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 3 times a day between Mallaig and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallaig is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mallaig to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Mallaig station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Mallaig to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Mallaig station.
Mallaig to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Mallaig to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mallaig and Dunbar is 231.9 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Mallaig to Dunbar via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 20m.