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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Dumfries is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Whitesands via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Dumfries?

The distance between Dunbar and Dumfries is 118 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Dumfries without a car is to train and line 381 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Dunbar to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Dumfries bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Dumfries train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunbar to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Dumfries is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £100 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Dunbar to Dumfries bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunbar to Dumfries train arrive?

Dunbar to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Dumfries is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Dunbar to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Dunbar to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, line 381 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 381 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain
3. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus 381
3h 19m
Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunbar to Dumfriescar 93.3 mi
1h 57m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
5h 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3h 48m
£24–100

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Dumfries.

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from High Street to Whitesands via Princes Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunbar to Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 3h 48m.

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