There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar by subway, train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Newcastle Airport to Central Stationsubway Grn
- Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2h 21m£33–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h 2m£20–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NCL to Dunbar88 mi
1h 39mDrive 88 mi
- Drive from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbarcar 88 mi
1h 39m£22–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport Ponteland Road and arriving at High Street via John Dobson Street and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport and arriving at Dunbar via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Dunbar is 103 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar, including transfers.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle Airport station.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NCL), England and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Newcastle Airport Ponteland Road to High Street via Eldon Square Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 191 20 20 747
- Website
- nexus.org.uk
Subway from Newcastle Airport to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.nexus.org.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Waterloo Place to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/east-coast-buses/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newcastle-NCL to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Dunbar.
There are 234+ hotels available in Dunbar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Dunbar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























