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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Dunbar is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Dunbar is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at High Street via Bus Station Stance 3 and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Elgin to Dunbar?

The distance between Elgin and Dunbar is 228 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Elgin to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Dunbar bus from?

Elgin to Dunbar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Dunbar train from?

Elgin to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Elgin to Dunbar is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Elgin to Dunbar bus arrive?

Elgin to Dunbar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Dunbar train arrive?

Elgin to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Dunbar is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Elgin to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 54m
£95–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
7h 10m
£35–51
Drive 188.5 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Dunbarcar 188.5 mi
4h
£46–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dunbartrain Aberdeen - Doncaster / ...
6h 11m
£55–83

Elgin to Dunbar by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 54mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to High Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 7h 10m.

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