Dunbar travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dunbar
With a population of 6 414, Dunbar is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunbar to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Dunbar
How to Get to Dunbar
Plane
Although Dunbar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 54 km from Dunbar. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunbar departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunbar, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunbar to Glasgow takes 1h 27m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 29m trip. The train station in Dunbar is called Dunbar, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dunbar is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 281 km from Dunbar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunbar, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunbar takes 105 km and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Dunbar
Where to stay in Dunbar
Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dunbar
Most booked hotels in Dunbar
Hiring a car in Dunbar
Hiring a car in Dunbar costs £50 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunbar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79.