What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Dunbar?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Dunbar is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Dunbar?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Dunbar is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at High Street via Lost Village Festival Site and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Dunbar via Peterborough and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Dunbar?

The distance between Cambridge and Dunbar is 332 miles. The road distance is 322.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Dunbar without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dunbar without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 5h 29m and costs £140 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Dunbar?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Cambridge to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dunbar bus from?

Cambridge to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dunbar train from?

Cambridge to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dunbar is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 5h 29m and costs £140 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Cambridge to Dunbar bus arrive?

Cambridge to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lost Village Festival Site station.

Where does the Cambridge to Dunbar train arrive?

Cambridge to Dunbar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Dunbar is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cambridge to Dunbar.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Dunbar?

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 206+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Cambridge to Dunbar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cambridge to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 29m
£145–328
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 25m
£51–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Lost Village Festival Sitebus Lv1
2. Take the bus from Lost Village Festival Site to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Lv2
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
11h 27m
£54–77
Drive 320.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Dunbarcar 320.2 mi
5h 34m
£79–113
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Dunbartrain
8h 18m
£160–418
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 7m
£56–191
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 27m
£116–348
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 3m
£114–364
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 11m
£60–221
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
6h 46m
£102–473

Cambridge to Dunbar by train

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5h 29mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 330.5 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Dunbar via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to High Street via Lost Village Festival Site, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 11h 27m.

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