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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dunbar is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Dunbar is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at High Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds York Street and Dunbar Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Dunbar via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to Dunbar?

The distance between Chester and Dunbar is 265 miles. The road distance is 238.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £29 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chester to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dunbar bus from?

Chester to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dunbar train from?

Chester to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Chester to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Chester to Dunbar is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £29 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Chester to Dunbar bus arrive?

Chester to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Dunbar train arrive?

Chester to Dunbar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dunbar is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Chester to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 16m
£29–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds York Street to Dunbar Asda Spott Rdbus
9h 23m
£26–59
Drive 237.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dunbarcar 237.2 mi
4h 31m
£58–83
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 6m
£72–210
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 53m
£76–141
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 58m
£110–216
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 36m
£66–197
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 43m
£63–157
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 26m
£68–155

Chester to Dunbar by train

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Map of how to get from Chester to Dunbar.

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Distance: 263.6 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Dunbar via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to High Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds York Street, and Dunbar Asda in around 9h 23m.

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