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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Dunbar is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Dunbar is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £35 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Dunbar. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Dunbar?

The distance between Hamilton and Dunbar is 65 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £35 - £85.

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

The train from Motherwell to Dunbar takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Dunbar bus from?

Hamilton to Dunbar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Dunbar train from?

Hamilton to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Dunbar is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Hamilton to Dunbar bus arrive?

Hamilton to Dunbar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Hamilton to Dunbar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Dunbar is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Hamilton to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 192+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Hamilton to Dunbar - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to DunbarGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
1h 12m
£35–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7 / ...
3h 16m
£15–20
Drive 68.3 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Dunbar68.3 mi
1h 15m
£18–25

Hamilton to Dunbar by train

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Dunbar once a week. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 16m.

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