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 £26 - £50 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunbar is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

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 40m.

How far is it from Preston to Dunbar?

The distance between Preston and Dunbar is 221 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 and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £24 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 does the Preston to Dunbar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dunbar is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Preston to Dunbar.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 199+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Preston to Dunbar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7 / ...
3h 50m
£24–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
6h 40m
£26–47
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dunbarcar 185.8 mi
3h 35m
£46–66
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 16m
£72–198
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 33m
£83–258

Preston to Dunbar by train and bus

110Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 219.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 Princes Street in around 6h 40m.

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