The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Dunbar
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Dunbar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Dunbar will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Middlesbrough to Dunbar you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Middlesbrough to Dunbar
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Dunbar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 178 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£39 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Middlesbrough to Dunbar train times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Dunbar trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:48 Middlesbrough | 2h36 | 08:24 Dunbar | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:18 Middlesbrough | 2h35 | 08:53 Dunbar | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:26 Middlesbrough | 2h31 | 09:57 Dunbar | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:49 Middlesbrough | 2h39 | 10:28 Dunbar | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:26 Middlesbrough | 2h16 | 11:42 Dunbar | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Dunbar
Trains from Middlesbrough to Dunbar run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 09:59. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 09:59 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Middlesbrough to Dunbar trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Middlesbrough 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: Middlesbrough to Dunbar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Dunbar
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
- 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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