Train Sunderland to Dunbar from £45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Dunbar takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

2h 21m
Duration: 106 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Sunderland to Dunbar train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sunderland and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:34 PM → 7:31 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:56 PM → 9:50 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:31 PM → 10:07 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:56 PM → 10:33 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:32 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:32 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:32 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

7:31 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:32 PM
2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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