There are 3 ways to get from South Shields to Dunbar by subway, train, ferry, 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.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
- Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2h 21m£31–70Drive 98.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Shields to Dunbarcar 98.4 mi
1h 52m£25–36Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
5h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Dunbar is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £24 - £35.
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 21m.
The distance between South Shields and Dunbar is 105 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Dunbar without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from South Shields to Dunbar, including transfers.
South Shields to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.
South Shields to Dunbar train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Dunbar is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from South Shields to Dunbar.
There are 230+ hotels available in Dunbar.
What companies run services between South Shields, England and Dunbar, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from South Shields to Dunbar. However, you can take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Dunbar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to High Street via North Shields Ferry Terminal, West Percy Street, Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 191 20 20 747
- Website
- Nexus Metro
Subway from South Shields to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Nexus Metro
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- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Bus from Waterloo Place to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- East Coast Buses
- Phone
- 0191 20 20 747
- Website
- Nexus Ferry
Ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nexus Ferry
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