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

Dunbar in March
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunbar in March
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel

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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunbar, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunbar to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 for a 3h 13m 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 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.

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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunbar, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunbar to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 for a 3h 13m 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 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.

Airlines serving Dunbar

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunbar

Average rates range from around £110 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

The Crown Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Bayswell Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Linton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Pine Marten, Dunbar by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
The Rocks
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Dunmuir Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
£77+

Hiring a car in Dunbar

Hiring a car in Dunbar costs £60 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% 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 £17.80 and £23.73.

Hiring a car in Dunbar costs £60 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% 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 £17.80 and £23.73.