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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dunbar is to fly and train which costs £45 - £130 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dunbar is to fly and train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at High Street via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and St Andrew's House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Belfast to Dunbar?

The distance between Belfast and Dunbar is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Dunbar without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 13m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Belfast to Dunbar bus from?

Belfast to Dunbar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast to Dunbar bus arrive?

Belfast to Dunbar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 191+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Belfast to Dunbar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Dunbar by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
3h 36m
£55–186
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
5h 17m
£47–201
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
8h 13m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
9h 1m
£69–257
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar
5h 20m
£66–217
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
4h 16m
£48–126
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
4h 18m
£51–206
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
4h 58m
£53–186
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's House
3. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to High StreetX7
9h 1m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Street
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
9h 10m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 173.9 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dunbar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Dunbar. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Dunbar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Dunbar via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 13m.

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