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 London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunbar, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunbar to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunbar takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Dunbar
Where to stay in Dunbar
Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 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 £26 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 85% cheaper than airport locations in Dunbar.
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 £17.77 and £23.69.