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Dunstable travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunstable

With a population of 51,973, Dunstable is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunstable to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunstable

Dunstable in January
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunstable in January
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunstable

Plane

When flying to Dunstable, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dunstable departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dunstable to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Dunstable is called Dunstable Harlington, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Dunstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dunstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dunstable, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dunstable departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dunstable to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Dunstable is called Dunstable Harlington, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Dunstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dunstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Dunstable

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Airlines serving Dunstable

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Air Canada
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunstable

Most booked hotels in Dunstable

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Cherish End Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£57+
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Highwayman Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£57+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Dunstable

Hiring a car in Dunstable costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Dunstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Dunstable is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dunstable costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Dunstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Dunstable is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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