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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Dunbar is to bus via Sheffield which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 31m.

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 to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at High Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Dunbar Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 Greyfriar Gate 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 3m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Nottingham to Dunbar bus arrive?

Nottingham to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 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 197+ 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 Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
5h 3m
£46–113
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk079 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Dunbar Asda Spott Rdbus megabus M20
7h 31m
£23–43
Drive 246.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Dunbarcar 246.1 mi
4h 27m
£60–87
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
£54–158
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 22m
£31–152
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 57m
£24–78
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
£72–215
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
5h 56m
£58–213
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 55m
£64–218

Nottingham to Dunbar by train

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Dunbar.

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Distance: 279.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to High Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, and Dunbar Asda in around 7h 31m.

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