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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Belfast. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Princes Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Belfast?

The distance between Dunbar and Belfast is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Dunbar to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Dunbar to Belfast bus arrive?

Dunbar to Belfast bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 520+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3h 49m
£47–114
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunbar to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 12m
£44–95
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
8h 52m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 31m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
10h 10m
£103–392
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3h 34m
£46–125
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
4h 40m
£59–169
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
4h 20m
£64–200
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
4h 23m
£62–180
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 54m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Dunbar to Belfast.

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Distance: 197.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dunbar to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Edinburgh Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunbar to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 52m.

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