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How to get fromCardiff to Dunsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Duns by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central / ...
    8h 25m
    £209–289

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    12h 13m
    £60–114

  3. Drive 352.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunscar car 352.4 mi
    7h 3m
    £88–127

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 32 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus bus
    7h 7m
    £86–211

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 46m
    £208–307

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    9h 37m
    £144–263

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    6h 48m
    £76–190

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    7h 44m
    £82–256

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    7h 54m
    £121–248

  10. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    9h 15m
    £157–373

  11. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    8h 36m
    £167–372

Cardiff to Duns by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Berwick-upon-Tweed once daily. Tickets cost £200–280 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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