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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dunbar is to fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dunbar is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at High Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Dublin to Dunbar?

The distance between Dublin and Dunbar is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dunbar without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Dublin to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Dunbar bus from?

Dublin to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Custom House station.

Where does the Dublin to Dunbar bus arrive?

Dublin to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Grand Central Station Durham Street.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 197+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Dublin to Dunbar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Dunbar by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
4h 59m
£53–152
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
6h 2m
£48–162
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
11h 22m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
11h 34m
£73–205
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Dunbar
9h 11m
£103–159
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 44m
£57–202
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 11m
£69–191
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 35m
£66–135
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
12h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
4. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High StreetX7
12h 42m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 252 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dunbar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dunbar. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 train from Dublin Connolly to Dunbar via Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 22m.

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