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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dunbar is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dunbar is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Dunbar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dunbar?

The distance between Exeter and Dunbar is 479 miles. The road distance is 447.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £190 - £650.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Dunbar takes 7h 23m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dunbar train from?

Exeter to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Where does the Exeter to Dunbar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dunbar is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Exeter to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 206+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Exeter to Dunbar - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Dunbar by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
7h 23m
£190–650
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
6h 2m
£43–215
Drive 444.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dunbarcar 444.8 mi
7h 45m
£108–155
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 24m
£47–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
11h 17m
£112–291
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 40m
£82–243
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
4h 58m
£94–423
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 6m
£53–143
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
7h 18m
£115–271

Exeter to Dunbar by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Dunbar.

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Distance: 476.1 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Dunbar twice daily. Tickets cost £190–650 and the journey takes 7h 23m.

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