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 £24 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.

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 20m and costs £29 - £120.

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 37m.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £29 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 20m and costs £29 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.

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 34m 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 197+ 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 WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DunbarEdinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 20m
£29–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
6h 37m
£25–43
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dunbar185.8 mi
3h 34m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 22m
£74–184
Bus via Abington Service Area
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Abington Bus StopM11
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Princes Street101
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
6h 45m
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 33m
£86–222
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 9m
£53–181

Preston to Dunbar by train

110Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 37m.

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