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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Dunbar is to tram and fly and train which costs £40 - £150 and takes 5h 24m.

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 9m and costs £50 - £160.

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 Grand Parade and arriving at High Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

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 train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Dunbar bus arrive?

Ireland to Dunbar bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 58+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Dunbar by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, tram, 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 to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 9m
£51–158
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 15m
£38–144
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
12h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbarcar
7h 4m
£91–138
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 36m
£53–118
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 24m
£44–150
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 14m
£61–146
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 46m
£64–186
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 2m
£48–138
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
6h 19m
£40–160
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
13h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry via Merrion Square South
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
13h 27m

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

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Dunbar.

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Distance: 232.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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 Belfast Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, 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 St Andrew Square, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Dunbar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camden Street Lower to Dunbar via Five Lamps, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 5m.

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