Train Manchester to Dunbar from £109 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Dunbar takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. 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.

4h 50m
Duration: 250 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 6m

£88–158

Manchester to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:30 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:44 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 6:25 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 8:51 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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