There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 3m£66–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
6h 48m£55–124Drive 221.2 mi
- Drive from Liverpool to Dunbarcar 221.2 mi
4h 14m£55–80Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 35m£77–188Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
- Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m£91–173Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
7h 7m£78–198Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 47m£78–198Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 28m£75–218
Liverpool to Dunbar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £80.
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 Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Dunbar via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Liverpool and Dunbar is 255 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Liverpool to Dunbar, including transfers.
Liverpool to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
The best way to get from Liverpool to Dunbar is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dunbar via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Liverpool to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Liverpool to Dunbar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Dunbar is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Liverpool to Dunbar.
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