The average train between Tranent and Dunbar takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Tranent 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 Tranent and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tranent is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tranent to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Tranent station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Tranent to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestonpans station.
Tranent to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Tranent to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Tranent and Dunbar is 28 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Prestonpans to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 7m.