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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dunbar is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £14 - £19 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Dunbar?

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

How far is it from Perth to Dunbar?

The distance between Perth and Dunbar is 85 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £15 - £85.

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

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

Where do I catch the Perth to Dunbar bus from?

Perth to Dunbar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dunbar train from?

Perth to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Perth to Dunbar is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £15 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Perth to Dunbar bus arrive?

Perth to Dunbar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Perth to Dunbar train arrive?

Perth to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dunbar is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Perth to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 192+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Perth to Dunbar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DunbarEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 30m
£15–84
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth Bus Station to Edinburgh Bus Stationmegabus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetX7 / ...
2h 49m
£14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry StreetM90
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High StreetX7 / ...
2h 45m
£15–20
Drive 71.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dunbar71.6 mi
1h 30m
£18–26

Perth to Dunbar by train

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Distance: 84.6 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Perth to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Queensferry Street and Shandwick Place in around 2h 45m.

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