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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine 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 36m
    £31–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    4h 9m
    £24–39

  3. Drive 97.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Dunbarcar car 97.3 mi
    1h 54m
    £24–35

  4. Train via Dalrymple Drive

    1. Take the train from Irvine 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 43m
    £39–89

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    4h 16m
    £24–38

Irvine to Dunbar by train and foot

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Dunbar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to High Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 4h 9m.

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