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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Dunbar is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Dunbar is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Abingdon Street and arriving at High Street via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Dunbar via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Dunbar?

The distance between Blackpool and Dunbar is 238 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Blackpool to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Dunbar bus from?

Blackpool to Dunbar bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Dunbar train from?

Blackpool to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Dunbar is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Blackpool to Dunbar bus arrive?

Blackpool to Dunbar bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Blackpool to Dunbar train arrive?

Blackpool to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Dunbar is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Blackpool to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 206+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Blackpool to Dunbar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 28m
£49–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
8h 28m
£34–54
Drive 190.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Dunbarcar 190.1 mi
3h 49m
£47–68
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 59m
£86–194
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 45m
£130–205
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 59m
£88–208

Blackpool to Dunbar by train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Dunbar.

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Distance: 236.2 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Dunbar via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to High Street via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 8h 28m.

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