The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN)
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
19
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 $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 19 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Dunbar station (DUN) on Tue, May 19, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 21 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.
C020568:20 PM0h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:41 PMDunbar station (DUN)$81One-way0 transfers
C019609:00 PM0h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:21 PMDunbar station (DUN)$81One-way0 transfers
C020337:00 PM0h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:21 PMDunbar station (DUN)$81One-way0 transfers
W858028:23 PM0h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:47 PMDunbar station (DUN)$81One-way0 transfers
W8579012:08 PM0h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:32 PMDunbar station (DUN)$91One-way0 transfers
G008426:04 PM0h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:24 PMDunbar station (DUN)$111One-way0 transfers
G011705:04 PM0h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:24 PMDunbar station (DUN)$111One-way0 transfers
C020568:20 PM0h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:41 PMDunbar station (DUN)$81One-way0 transfers
C020626:30 PM0h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:51 PMDunbar station (DUN)$91One-way0 transfers
C019609:00 PM0h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:21 PMDunbar station (DUN)$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train 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 train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Dunbar station (DUN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
The journey is about 21m faster (24m by train vs 45m by car) and roughly $45 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $54 (€44)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85790 | On time 12:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h24 | 12:32 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68357 | On time 12:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h30 | 12:45 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85793 | On time 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h24 | 2:32 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68347 | On time 2:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h29 | 2:44 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01166 | On time 3:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h20 | 3:24 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85796 | On time 4:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h24 | 4:32 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01170 | On time 5:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h20 | 5:24 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85799 | On time 5:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h23 | 5:44 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00842 | On time 6:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h20 | 6:24 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02062 | On time 6:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 6:51 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02033 | On time 7:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 7:21 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02056 | On time 8:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 8:41 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80112 | On time 10:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 10:21 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68350 | On time 10:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h35 | 10:46 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68352 | On time 11:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h31 | 11:37 PM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01968 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 6:11 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29868 | 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h21 | 7:24 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85785 | 9:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h24 | 9:32 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W85787 | 10:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h24 | 10:32 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14954 | 10:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h30 | 10:44 AM Dunbar station (DUN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) trainsTranspennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Dunbar station (DUN) from $5 (€4). 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)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunbar station (DUN) 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 station (DUN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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