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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dunbar is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dunbar is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £110 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Leeds York Street and Dunbar Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Dunbar. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Derby to Dunbar?

The distance between Derby and Dunbar is 274 miles. The road distance is 253.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £110 - £350.

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

The train from Derby to Dunbar takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dunbar bus from?

Derby to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dunbar train from?

Derby to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Derby to Dunbar is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Derby to Dunbar bus arrive?

Derby to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Dunbar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dunbar is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Derby to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 200+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Derby to Dunbar - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Derby 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 Derby to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£110–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds York Street to Dunbar Asda Spott Rdbus megabus M20
7h 1m
£22–51
Drive 251.7 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dunbarcar 251.7 mi
4h 21m
£62–90
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby 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
4h 49m
£50–139
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Derby to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
4h 21m
£51–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 32m
£53–194
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 11m
£65–238

Derby to Dunbar by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Dunbar 3 times a day. Tickets cost £110–350 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds York Street, and Dunbar Asda in around 7h 1m.

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