The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Dunbar
Cheapest price
£115
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
524 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Dunbar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Dunbar will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £115.
Of the 2 trains that leave London for Dunbar every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 524 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Dunbar
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Dunbar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 524 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£126 Average Price | £101 Average Price | £83 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Dunbar train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Dunbar trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:03 London | 5h32 | 14:35 Dunbar | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:46 London | 7h05 | 16:51 Dunbar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Dunbar
Trains from London to Dunbar run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £75 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 524 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 524 km |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo from London to Dunbar trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Lumo trains will get you between London and Dunbar from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Dunbar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Dunbar by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunbar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Dunbar
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Only ticket office has step-free access from street.
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop FN in Canfield Gardens for eastbound services to Camden Road Use Bus stop FP in Broadhurst Gardens for westbound services to Richmond
- Metro: Finchley Road underground station within 10 minutes walk. Turn right out of station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Metro: Connection available with LT Piccadilly Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 21:30 Saturday 06:25 - 20:40 Sunday 11:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Staff members telephone Taxi firm for customers, arrive within a few minutes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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