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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunbar is to bus and train which costs £29 - £160 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dunbar is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dunbar via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunbar?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunbar is 423 miles. The road distance is 375.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £160 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Cardiff to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunbar bus from?

Cardiff to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunbar train from?

Cardiff to Dunbar train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunbar is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £160 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunbar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dunbar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunbar train arrive?

Cardiff to Dunbar train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dunbar is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Cardiff to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Dunbartrain Plymouth - Edinburgh
7h 38m
£167–557
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
11h 17m
£30–157
Drive 373.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunbarcar 373.7 mi
7h 30m
£90–130
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 13m
£44–122
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
7h 42m
£68–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
13h 10m
£39–107
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 55m
£50–120
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 51m
£40–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 4m
£61–197
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 49m
£130–332

Cardiff to Dunbar by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunbar, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Dunbar 3 times a week. Tickets cost £160–550 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 13h 10m.

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