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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at High Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Dunbar via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Dunbar?

The distance between Liverpool and Dunbar is 274 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 5h 4m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Liverpool to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Dunbar bus from?

Liverpool to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Dunbar train from?

Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 5h 4m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Liverpool to Dunbar bus arrive?

Liverpool to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Dunbar train arrive?

Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Dunbar is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Liverpool to Dunbar.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Dunbar?

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 221+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Liverpool to Dunbar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
5h 4m
£93–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
9h 33m
£33–80
Drive 221.2 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Dunbarcar 221.2 mi
4h 13m
£55–79
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 29m
£69–216
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 8m
£71–168
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 39m
£65–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 40m
£82–218
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 28m
£82–248

Liverpool to Dunbar by train

104Weekly Trains

5h 4mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Dunbar.

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Distance: 272.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dunbar via Newcastle in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to High Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 9h 33m.

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