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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Aberdeen is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £18 - £28 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Aberdeen?

The distance between Dunbar and Aberdeen is 158 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Dunbar to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Aberdeen bus from?

Dunbar to Aberdeen bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Aberdeen train from?

Dunbar to Aberdeen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Dunbar to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Dunbar to Aberdeen bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Where does the Dunbar to Aberdeen train arrive?

Dunbar to Aberdeen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Aberdeen is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dunbar to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 411+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Dunbar to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dunbar to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 39m
£38–123
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 55m
£18–28
Drive 149.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Aberdeencar 149.4 mi
2h 54m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 39m
£19–26

Dunbar to Aberdeen by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Union Square Bus Station via Waterloo Place and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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