The average train between Paisley and Dunbar takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 hourly between Paisley and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 52m • 2 changes


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1h 58m • 2 changes


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2h 5m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Paisley to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Paisley to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Paisley to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Dunbar is 120.9 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 22m.