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How to get fromPreston to Dunbarby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetbusX7 / ...
    3h 45m
    £30–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High StreetbusX7
    6h 40m
    £24–65

  3. Drive 185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Dunbarcar185.8 mi
    3h 34m
    £47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeMAN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    6h 31m
    £82–177

Preston to Dunbar by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shandwick Place in around 6h 40m.

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