What is the cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth is to bus via University of Portsmouth which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at St Georges Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Portsmouth?

The distance between Dunbar and Portsmouth is 440 miles. The road distance is 422.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dunbar to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £150 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Portsmouth bus from?

Dunbar to Portsmouth bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Portsmouth train from?

Dunbar to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £240 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Dunbar to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Dunbar to Portsmouth bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Waterloo Place station.

Where does the Dunbar to Portsmouth train arrive?

Dunbar to Portsmouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Portsmouth is 423 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Dunbar to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunbar to Portsmouth?

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Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2965+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

Dunbar to Portsmouth - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Dunbar to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 9m
£152–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus X7
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
14h 4m
£57–231
Drive 420.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Portsmouthcar 420.4 mi
7h 20m
£103–148
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 10m
£101–247
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
9h
£226–362
Bus via University of Portsmouth
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus X7
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus 030
14h 9m
£58–106
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 20m
£87–216
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
5h 55m
£94–311
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
5h 27m
£118–285
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 40m
£99–234
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
5h 44m
£65–248
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 44m
£65–237

Dunbar to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 437.4 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Portsmouth & Southsea via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to St Georges Square via Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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