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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Dunbar is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £130 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Dunbar is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Dunbar via Grantham and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Dunbar?

The distance between Nottingham and Dunbar is 281 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Nottingham to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Dunbar bus from?

Nottingham to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Dunbar train from?

Nottingham to Dunbar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Dunbar is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Nottingham to Dunbar bus arrive?

Nottingham to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Dunbar train arrive?

Nottingham to Dunbar train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Dunbar is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Nottingham to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
5h 15m
£83–157
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
9h 58m
£30–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7 / ...
7h 58m
£31–125
Drive 246.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Dunbarcar 246.1 mi
4h 29m
£60–86
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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 18m
£75–166
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 26m
£107–195
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 50m
£94–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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 1m
£88–206
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 56m
£96–218

Nottingham to Dunbar by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Dunbar.

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Distance: 279.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Dunbar via Grantham and Newcastle in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to High Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Waterloo Place in around 7h 58m.

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