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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunbar is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 32m.

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 6m 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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Dunbar Asda via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs £70 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 Kingsway GD 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 49m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunbar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 27m 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 197+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

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 Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
7h 49m
£74–215
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Dunbar AsdaM20
11h 32m
£31–68
Drive 373.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunbar373.7 mi
7h 27m
£94–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 6m
£60–147
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Berwick-upon-TweedCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to DunbarPenzance - Edinburgh / ...
8h 2m
£171–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetX7
13h 44m
£39–101
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 56m
£61–202
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 16m
£84–209
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 59m
£78–215
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
5h 54m
£60–187

Cardiff to Dunbar by train

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Distance: 407.7 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Dunbar Asda via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 32m.

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