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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Dunbar is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Dunbar is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Penrith to Dunbar?

The distance between Penrith and Dunbar is 148 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £19 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Penrith to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Dunbar bus from?

Penrith to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Dunbar train from?

Penrith to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Penrith to Dunbar is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £19 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Penrith to Dunbar bus arrive?

Penrith to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Dunbar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Dunbar is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Penrith to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 203+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Penrith to Dunbar - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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 Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 30m
£19–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
5h 21m
£23–33
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Dunbarcar 116.9 mi
2h 30m
£28–41

Penrith to Dunbar by train

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Distance: 147.3 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 5h 21m.

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