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 - £110 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 £40 - £160.

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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

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 5m 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, Europa Buscentre 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 200+ 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
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
3h 36m
£43–151
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
8h 5m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
8h 36m
£68–146
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbarcar
5h 21m
£66–102
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 16m
£45–106
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 11m
£54–226
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 51m
£53–191
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 8m
£48–156
Bus and ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
8h 50m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
9h 10m

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

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54 minAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Dunbar.

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Distance: 174 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 Princes Street, walk 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 5m.

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