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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dunbar is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 58m.

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 36m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dunbar Asda via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dunbar?

The distance between Exeter and Dunbar is 481 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 12m 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 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dunbar bus from?

Exeter to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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.

Train or bus from Exeter to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dunbar is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £190 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Exeter to Dunbar bus arrive?

Exeter to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 40m 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 196+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DunbarPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 12m
£190–650
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Dunbar AsdaM20
11h 58m
£32–67
Drive 444.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dunbar444.8 mi
7h 40m
£111–160
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 15m
£66–164
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
4h 36m
£107–248
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 4m
£67–219
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
6h 3m
£65–189
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
5h 4m
£106–233
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
7h 23m
£104–276

Exeter to Dunbar by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.1 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dunbar Asda via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 58m.

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