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

The cheapest way to get from Portobello to Dunbar is to fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portobello to Dunbar is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Portobello and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Portobello to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Harcourt Street and arriving at High Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Portobello to Dunbar?

The distance between Portobello and Dunbar is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portobello to Dunbar without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 12h 6m and costs £95 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Portobello to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portobello to Dunbar bus from?

Portobello to Dunbar bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Portobello to Dunbar bus arrive?

Portobello to Dunbar bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 198+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Portobello to Dunbar - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Portobello to Dunbar by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 24m
£52–152
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
6h 27m
£47–162
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
12h 6m
£95–269
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
12h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portobello to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar
7h 4m
£92–254
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 9m
£57–202
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
7h 23m
£70–184
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
13h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry via Victoria Street
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
4. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High StreetX7
13h 9m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Portobello, IE-D, Ireland and Dunbar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portobello to Dunbar. However, you can take the line 783 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Dunbar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portobello to Dunbar via Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 12h 6m.

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