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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Dunbar is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Holmeside and arriving at High Street via Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Library and Dunbar Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Dunbar via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Dunbar?

The distance between Sunderland and Dunbar is 107 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £9 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Sunderland to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dunbar bus from?

Sunderland to Dunbar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Holmeside station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dunbar train from?

Sunderland to Dunbar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dunbar is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £9 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Sunderland to Dunbar bus arrive?

Sunderland to Dunbar bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Monument Pilgrim Street station.

Where does the Sunderland to Dunbar train arrive?

Sunderland to Dunbar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Dunbar is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Sunderland to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 58+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Sunderland to Dunbar - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Newcastletrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 16m
£9–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Holmeside to Monument Pilgrim Streetbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Library to Dunbar Asda Spott Rdbus megabus M20
3h 40m
£15–21
Drive 102.8 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunbarcar 102.8 mi
1h 58m
£25–36

Sunderland to Dunbar by train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.3 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Dunbar via Newcastle in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holmeside to High Street via Monument Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Library, and Dunbar Asda in around 3h 40m.

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