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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dunbar is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunbar is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Preston to Dunbar?

The distance between Preston and Dunbar is 220 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Preston to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunbar bus from?

Preston to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunbar train from?

Preston to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Preston to Dunbar is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Preston to Dunbar bus arrive?

Preston to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Dunbar train arrive?

Preston to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dunbar is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Preston to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 212+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Preston to Dunbar - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 23m
£46–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
6h 53m
£31–104
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dunbarcar 185.8 mi
3h 36m
£47–67
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 28m
£78–182
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m
£123–193
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 27m
£80–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 59m
£64–172

Preston to Dunbar by train

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 53m.

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