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 - £22 and takes 3h 20m.

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 57m and costs £25 - £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 Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Dunbar Asda via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

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 32m.

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 subway and train which takes 2h 32m and costs £11 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m 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 FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dunbar train from?

Sunderland to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Sunderland station.

Where does the Sunderland to Dunbar bus arrive?

Sunderland to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Sunderland to Dunbar train arrive?

Sunderland to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Dunbar is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m 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 187+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Sunderland to Dunbar - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Dunbar by subway, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central StationGrn
2. Take the train from Newcastle to DunbarPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 32m
£12–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to John Dobson StreetUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Dunbar AsdaM20
3h 20m
£15–21
Drive 102.8 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunbar102.8 mi
1h 57m
£26–37
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Bus Station Stand D20 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to DunbarPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
3h 22m
£52–142

Sunderland to Dunbar by subway and train

85Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Dunbar Asda via John Dobson Street in around 3h 20m.

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