There are 4 ways to get from Dunbar to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Preston / ...
4h 10m£46–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
8h 8m£30–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus X7 / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Preston / ...
5h 16m£43–74Drive 125.3 mi
- Drive from Dunbar to Cumbriacar 125.3 mi
2h 38m£31–45
Dunbar to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Cumbria is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Princes Street, Glasgow, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Dunbar and Cumbria is 154 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Dunbar to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Dunbar to Cumbria, including transfers.
Dunbar to Cumbria bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.
Dunbar to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.
The best way to get from Dunbar to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Dunbar to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Edinburgh Waverley, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Pooley Bridge Inn via Princes Street, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- [email protected]
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Bus from High Street to Waterloo Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Bus from High Street to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
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Booking & Getting There
Dunbar to Cumbria bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.
Dunbar to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Cumbria is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Dunbar to Cumbria.
There are 855+ hotels available in Cumbria.