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How to get fromElgin to DunbarBy train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 27m
    £69–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    7h 9m
    £35–51

  3. Drive 188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Dunbarcar car 188.5 mi
    4h
    £47–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dunbartrain train Aberdeen - Doncaster / ...
    5h 32m
    £76–125

  5. Bus via Nairn

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    8h 13m
    £38–57

Elgin to Dunbar by bus and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Elgin to Dunbar via Aberdeen and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 27m. 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 9m.

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