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 £30 - £60 and takes 8h 13m.

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 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at High Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

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 Victoria and arriving at Dunbar via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunbar?

The distance between Manchester and Dunbar is 243 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 26m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunbar train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunbar is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Manchester to Dunbar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Dunbar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dunbar is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Manchester to Dunbar.

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

Book your Manchester to Dunbar train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 131+ 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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
4h 26m
£79–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station 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
8h 13m
£31–60
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dunbarcar 216.9 mi
4h 10m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 59m
£62–190
Train via Manchester Piccadilly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
4h 32m
£79–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£108–169
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 8m
£74–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 38m
£76–187
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 20m
£89–222

Manchester to Dunbar by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Dunbar.

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Dunbar via Newcastle in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 8h 13m.

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