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 33 miles 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 £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 13m trip. The train station in Dunbar is called Dunbar, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dunbar is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 174 miles 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 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Dunbar
Where to stay in Dunbar
Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 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 £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% 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 £17.78 and £23.71.