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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dunbar is to train and fly which costs £60 - £130 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Dunbar is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at High Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Ireland to Dunbar?

The distance between Ireland and Dunbar is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Dunbar without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Ireland to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Dunbar bus from?

Ireland to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Dunbar bus arrive?

Ireland to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Grand Central Station Durham Street.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 197+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Ireland to Dunbar - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Dunbar by train, plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 10m
£63–183
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
6h 26m
£47–165
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
12h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar
7h 4m
£92–254
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 34m
£60–127
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 24m
£52–155
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 14m
£51–159
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 18m
£66–202
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 8m
£56–205
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
6h 36m
£64–192
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
12h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
4. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High StreetX7
13h 24m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 232.3 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Ireland and Dunbar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Dunbar. However, you can take the train to Great Victoria Street, walk to Wellington Place, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Dunbar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to High Street via Grand Central Station Durham Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 12h 35m.

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