Visiting Dunbar

Dunbar is easily accessible by train and bus and with a wide range of accommodation options, you can plan ahead and make your visit to Dunbar Art Route extra special with a weekend break!

Accommodation

In the town itself you can choose between hotels, bed & breakfast and hostel accommodation, while slightly further out are several camping and caravan sites.

Explore accommodation options on the Our Dunbar website

Travel

The Railway Station and High Street bus stops are a short walk from most venues. 

This information is provided as guidance.

• Check train times on The Train Line

• Plan your route to Dunbar with Google Maps

Bus

To and from Edinburgh in about 75 minutes
The X7 service regularly runs between Edinburgh and Dunbar High Street, stopping at West Barns and Belhaven along the way.
See the full X7 bus timetable (Lothian Buses website)

To and from Berwick-on-Tweed in about 80 minutes
The 253 service runs Friday and Saturday only between Berwick Railway Station and Dunbar High Street.
See the full 253 bus service timetable (Border Buses website)

Driving and parking

Dunbar is located on the A1, approximately 30 miles south of Edinburgh and 30 miles north of the English border at Berwick-on-Tweed.

Plan your route to Dunbar with Google Maps

Dunbar has several free car parks around the town. There is also ample parking at Dunbar Business Centre and Dukes of West Barns. There is also a large car park with free parking at the West Barns Bowling Club. Please be mindful of local residents and local businesses when parking.  

We recommend the use of public transport wherever possible.