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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunbar is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 14h 22m.

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 £60 - £150.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at High Street via John Dobson Street and Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

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 Crewe and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunbar?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunbar is 410 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 via Crewe which takes 7h 41m and costs £100 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 via Crewe which takes 7h 41m and costs £100 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunbar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 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?

There are 207+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Cardiff to Dunbar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
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 41m
£106–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
14h 22m
£44–75
Drive 373.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunbarcar 373.7 mi
7h 30m
£93–134
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
£61–147
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Dunbartrain Plymouth - Edinburgh
7h 42m
£214–309
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
9h 4m
£145–256
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
6h
£73–177
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 5m
£99–191
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
6h 3m
£70–178

Cardiff to Dunbar by train

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7h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dunbar.

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Distance: 407.7 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dunbar via Crewe and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to High Street via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 14h 22m.

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