The average train between Prestwick and Dunbar takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Prestwick to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Prestwick to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Dunbar is 142.6 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 54m.