What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Dunbar?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Dunbar is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Dunbar?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Bents Park and arriving at High Street via John Dobson Street and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Dunbar via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from South Shields to Dunbar?

The distance between South Shields and Dunbar is 105 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Dunbar without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Dunbar without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £80.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Dunbar?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from South Shields to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Dunbar bus from?

South Shields to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Dunbar train from?

South Shields to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Where does the South Shields to Dunbar bus arrive?

South Shields to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Dunbar train arrive?

South Shields to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Dunbar is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from South Shields to Dunbar.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 233+ hotels available in Dunbar.

South Shields to Dunbar - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Shields to Dunbar by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2h 22m
£32–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h
£16–24
Drive 98.4 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Dunbarcar 98.4 mi
1h 52m
£24–35

South Shields to Dunbar by subway and train

104Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bents Park to High Street via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 5h.

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