The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN)
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Dunbar station (DUN) on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 25 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 and bus for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y23270 | On time 5:48 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 6:09 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23755 | On time 7:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h20 | 7:24 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C26692 | On time 9:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h24 | 9:58 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN)
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 22:28 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) start from as low as $6 (€5) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $9 (€7) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) trainsTransPennine Express, CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Dunbar station (DUN) from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN)

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 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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