The average train between Cheltenham and Dunbar takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Dunbar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Dunbar station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Cheltenham to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Cheltenham to Dunbar train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cheltenham and Dunbar is 457 km. The road distance is 574 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Dunbar via Newcastle in around 6h 21m.