The average train between Perth and Dunbar takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 2 hours between Perth and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Perth to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Perth to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Dunbar is 71.5 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 24m.