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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Dunbar takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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.

5h 15m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Stranraer to Dunbar train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailCross Country4h 19m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 6m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 58m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailCross Country4h 19m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailCross Country4h 19m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailCross Country4h 19m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express5h 31m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailCross Country4h 19m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Dunbar via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 39m.

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