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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
    £28–81

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    3h 33m
    £21–34

  3. Drive 92.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Dunbarcar car 92.3 mi
    1h 44m
    £23–33

  4. 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
    £35–81

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    3h 39m
    £21–33

Kilmarnock to Dunbar by train and foot

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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 Kilmarnock Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 33m.

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