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How to get fromKilmarnock to Dunbarby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    2h 53m
    £31–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    3h 50m
    £13–20

  3. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    3h 47m
    £18–25

  4. Drive 92 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Dunbarcar car 92 mi
    1h 43m
    £23–33

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    3h 31m
    £15–37

Kilmarnock to Dunbar by train and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1, and Waterloo Place in around 3h 47m.

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