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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Dunbar is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Dunbar is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Leeds York Street and Dunbar Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Dunbar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Bristol to Dunbar?

The distance between Bristol and Dunbar is 403 miles. The road distance is 376 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £160 - £550.

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dunbar takes 6h 17m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunbar bus from?

Bristol to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunbar train from?

Bristol to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunbar is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Bristol to Dunbar bus arrive?

Bristol to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Dunbar train arrive?

Bristol to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dunbar station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Dunbar is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Bristol to Dunbar.

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

Book your Bristol to Dunbar train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Bristol to Dunbar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
6h 17m
£160–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds York Street to Dunbar Asda Spott Rdbus megabus M20
9h 36m
£23–45
Drive 373.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Dunbarcar 373.8 mi
6h 35m
£89–129
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 12m
£44–119
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
6h 59m
£54–369
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 55m
£50–112
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
4h 52m
£41–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 23m
£53–187
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h
£115–327
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h
£111–414

Bristol to Dunbar by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.9 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dunbar twice daily. Tickets cost £160–550 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to High Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds York Street, and Dunbar Asda in around 9h 36m.

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