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Dumfries, Great Britain → Dunbar, Great Britain

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Six ways to Travel from Dumfries to Dunbar

Composite routes from Dumfries to Dunbar

Cheapest
1 h 55 min
Car
158 km.
from $8
Other
1 h 55 min
Rideshare
158 km.
from $6.01
3 h 36 min
Bus, Train
123 km.
from $78.32
4 h 27 min
124 km.
Select a ticket
3 h 46 min
123 km.
from $174.95
5 h 19 min
124 km.
from $42.22

Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$54.43

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$29.11
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Academy Street to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.18–$5.95
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Houstons Minicoaches

Phone:
+44 1576 203874
Email:
Website:
houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Academy Street to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Lothian
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day

East Coast Buses

Email:
Website:
eastcoastbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Shandwick Place to High
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$9.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dunbar?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dunbar is to drive which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dunbar?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at High Street via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Dunbar via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Dunbar?

The distance between Dumfries and Dunbar is 188 km. The road distance is 158.3 km.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Dunbar without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dunbar without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 36m and costs $35.87 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Dunbar?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Dumfries to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Dunbar bus from?

Dumfries to Dunbar bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Dunbar train from?

Dumfries to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dunbar is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $250 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Dumfries to Dunbar bus arrive?

Dumfries to Dunbar bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Lothian Road station.

Where does the Dumfries to Dunbar train arrive?

Dumfries to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Dunbar is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Dumfries to Dunbar.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Dunbar?

Book your Dumfries to Dunbar train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 174+ hotels available in Dunbar. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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