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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
Frequency

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 Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 59m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 50m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country2h 21m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)1h 38m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross Country1h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Dunbar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 106.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Dunbar via Newcastle in around 2h 16m.

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