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How to get fromBelfast to Dunbarby plane, train, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Dunbar by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. 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 plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    3h 37m
    £51–135

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    4h 7m
    £48–125

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    8h 6m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbarcar car
    5h 21m
    £66–283

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    4h 10m
    £58–200

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    4h 40m
    £54–165

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain train
    5h
    £70–181

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    8h 51m

  9. Bus and ferry, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    8h 58m

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 6m.

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