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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Dunbar is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.

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 27m and costs £60 - £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 Dunbar Asda via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

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 4h 37m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Dunbar is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Nottingham to Dunbar bus arrive?

Nottingham to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Nottingham to Dunbar train arrive?

Nottingham to Dunbar train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Dunbar is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 198+ 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 DunbarLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£123–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson StreetUkn11
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Dunbar AsdaM20
6h 45m
£27–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station133 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to DunbarLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 44m
£33–87
Drive 246.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Dunbar246.1 mi
4h 27m
£62–89
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 13m
£62–170
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
5h 21m
£48–157
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
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 3m
£62–235
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 50m
£73–230
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 54m
£73–220

Nottingham to Dunbar by train

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Distance: 279.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Dunbar once a week. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Dunbar Asda via John Dobson Street in around 6h 45m.

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