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
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunstable in January
Estimated hotel price
£33
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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dunstable departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Dunstable to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Dunstable is called Dunstable Harlington, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Dunstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Dunstable takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Leicester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Dunstable, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dunstable departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Dunstable to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Dunstable is called Dunstable Harlington, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Dunstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Dunstable takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Leicester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Dunstable

Airlines serving Dunstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunstable

Most booked hotels in Dunstable

Cherish End Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£71+
Byron View House
0 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£36+
41 Crawley Road
0 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Dunstable

Hiring a car in Dunstable costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Dunstable is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dunstable costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Dunstable is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.