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 £35 - £160 and takes 5h 52m.

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 52m and costs £45 - £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 The Gresham Hotel and arriving at High Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Dublin to Dunbar?

The distance between Dublin and Dunbar is 254 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 ferry and train which takes 11h 45m and costs £75 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Dunbar bus arrive?

Dublin to Dunbar bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 206+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

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

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 52m
£48–154
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 52m
£39–159
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
11h 45m
£79–225
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
11h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbarcar
7h 4m
£91–137
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 36m
£48–137
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 2m
£58–156
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 30m
£60–125
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
12h 21m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
12h 41m

Dublin to Dunbar by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

11h 45mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Dunbar.

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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 2, 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dunbar via Holyhead, Holyhead, Warrington Bank Quay, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 45m.

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