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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Dunbar is to train and fly which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Dunbar is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Dunbar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Dunbar. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Dunbar?

The distance between Cheltenham and Dunbar is 361 miles. The road distance is 338 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £150 - £460.

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

The train from Cheltenham Spa to Dunbar takes 5h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Dunbar train from?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Dunbar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Dunbar is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Cheltenham to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 190+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cheltenham to Dunbar by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to DunbarPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 28m
£150–460
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
5h 44m
£56–171
Drive 336.1 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Dunbar336.1 mi
5h 56m
£85–122
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
4h 38m
£61–163
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
4h 56m
£59–146
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
5h 28m
£61–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 16m
£121–420
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 47m
£95–356
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
7h
£158–398

Cheltenham to Dunbar by train

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Dunbar 3 times a day. Tickets cost £150–460 and the journey takes 5h 28m.

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