Train Preston to Dunbar from £84 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dunbar takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 41m

Duration

219 mi

Distance

£84

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Preston to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

3:03 PM → 6:24 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 8:36 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

11:55 AM → 3:44 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:25 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
3:54 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:24 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:10 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:10 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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