What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunster?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunster is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 16h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunster?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunster is to fly and drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dunster?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dunster. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Dunster Steep via Birmingham Coach Station, Castle Way and Little Meadow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dunster?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dunster is 504 miles. The road distance is 423.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dunster without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunster without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £55 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dunster?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Dunster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunster bus from?

Edinburgh to Dunster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dunster?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunster is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunster bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dunster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dunster?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunster is 423 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Dunster.

Where can I stay near Dunster?

There are 621+ hotels available in Dunster.

Edinburgh to Dunster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to TauntonEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 37m
£55–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hall101
16h 8m
£36–90
Drive 421 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunster421 mi
7h 21m
£103–149
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 28 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Dunster Steep
5h 36m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
4. Take the bus from Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side to Little Meadow
5. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Dunster Steep
6h 14m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dunster
5h 26m
£94–220
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 28 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Taunton
3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Dunster Steep
6h 16m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
7h 10m
£72–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Taunton
7h 25m
£98–316

Edinburgh to Dunster by train and bus

86Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.7 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dunster, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–280 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dunster Steep via Birmingham Coach Station, County Hall, Castle Way, and Little Meadow in around 16h 8m.

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