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How to get fromPortsmouth to Dunbarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain train
    6h 47m
    £141–252

  2. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 51m
    £62–232

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    13h 29m
    £63–127

  4. Drive  422.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Dunbarcar car 422.2 mi
    7h 20m
    £106–153

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 7m
    £97–227

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dunbartrain train Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 13m
    £209–318

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    9h 58m
    £124–283

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 42m
    £89–286

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 53m
    £80–194

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 49m
    £126–371

  11. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain train
    6h 25m
    £87–317

Portsmouth to Dunbar by train, subway, and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dunbar via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to High Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 13h 29m.

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