What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar is to train which takes 32 min and costs £8 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at High Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dunbar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Dunbar is 30 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £8 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar is to train which takes 32 min and costs £8 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dunbar station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar is 30 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar?

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 117+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
32 min
£8–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7 / ...
1h 27m
£5–7
Drive 29.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbarcar 29.8 mi
43 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Dunbartaxi 29.8 mi
43 min
£85–110

Edinburgh Castle to Dunbar by foot and train

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Distance: 29.4 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 20 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to High Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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