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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dunbar is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dunbar is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Dunbar Asda via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunbar?

The distance between Manchester and Dunbar is 251 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Manchester to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunbar bus from?

Manchester to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunbar train from?

Manchester to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunbar is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Dunbar bus arrive?

Manchester to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Dunbar train arrive?

Manchester to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dunbar is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Manchester to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 198+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Manchester to Dunbar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DunbarEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 14m
£47–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Dunbar AsdaM20
6h 25m
£19–31
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dunbar216.9 mi
4h 8m
£55–79
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 32m
£76–180
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to NewcastleLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to DunbarLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 25m
£40–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to DunbarPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£56–95
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 12m
£87–227
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 32m
£70–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 22m
£70–271

Manchester to Dunbar by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.5 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Dunbar Asda via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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