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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Dunbar is to train and bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Dunbar is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Dunbar. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Durham to Dunbar?

The distance between Durham and Dunbar is 109 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £50 - £140.

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

The train from Durham to Dunbar takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Durham to Dunbar train from?

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

Where does the Durham to Dunbar train arrive?

Durham to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dunbar station.

Can I drive from Durham to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Dunbar is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Durham to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 206+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Dunbar by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 23m
£50–140
Train via Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2h 8m
£12–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to High Streetbus 253
3h 10m
£18–32
Drive 107.8 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Dunbarcar 107.8 mi
2h 3m
£26–38

Durham to Dunbar by train

35Weekly Trains

1h 23mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Dunbar 3 times a day. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 1h 23m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice daily.

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