The average train between Manchester and Dunbar takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 32m • 1 change
3h 49m • 1 change
4h 31m • 1 change
4h 33m • 1 change
4h 38m • 1 change
3h 47m • 1 change
4h 36m • 1 change
3h 45m • 1 change
4h 32m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
4h 31m • 1 change
4h 33m • 1 change
4h 32m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
4h 31m • 1 change
4h 33m • 1 change
4h 32m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
4h 31m • 1 change
4h 33m • 1 change
4h 32m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
4h 31m • 1 change
4h 33m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dunbar station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Manchester to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Manchester to Dunbar train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Manchester and Dunbar is 280.9 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Dunbar via Newcastle in around 4h 35m.