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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle is to bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle is to train which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dunbar Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Bleachingfield. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dunbar Castle?

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 to Dunbar Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dunbar Castle is 30 miles. The road distance is 29.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9.

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

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

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

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

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

Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle is to train which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar Castle?

There are 197+ hotels available in Dunbar Castle.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DunbarEdinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
31 min
£5–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to BleachingfieldX7 / ...
1h 20m
£5–6
Drive 29.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle29.5 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle29.5 mi
39 min
£85–110

Edinburgh to Dunbar Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 29.4 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar 5 times a day. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 20 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Bleachingfield every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–6 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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