There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Dunbar 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 Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 37m£43–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
5h 23m£26–43Drive 116.9 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Dunbarcar 116.9 mi
2h 30m£30–42
Penrith to Dunbar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Dunbar is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Dunbar is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Penrith and Dunbar is 148 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Penrith to Dunbar, including transfers.
Penrith to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.
Penrith to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Dunbar is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Penrith to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Penrith to Dunbar train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Dunbar is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Penrith to Dunbar.
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