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How to get fromArdrossan to Dunbarby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardrossan to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    2h 58m
    £27–69

  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    5h 18m
    £26–42

  3. Drive  103.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Dunbarcar car 103.7 mi
    2h 2m
    £26–37

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dunbartrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    3h 20m
    £42–70

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    3h 32m
    £30–69

Ardrossan to Dunbar by train and foot

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to High Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 18m.

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