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.

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 30m and costs £40 - £140.

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 51m.

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 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 203+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Belfast to Dunbar - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Dunbar by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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 30m
£43–136
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
8h 44m
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 Gateway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h
£46–106
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 44m
£50–129
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 14m
£52–159
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
£43–151
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
8h 51m

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

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Dunbar.

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Distance: 173.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 Low Level, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 44m.

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