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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Duns is to train and bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Duns is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Duns?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Duns. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Railway Station and Castlegate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Duns?

The distance between Chester and Duns is 277 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Duns without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Chester to Duns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Duns bus from?

Chester to Duns bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Duns?

The best way to get from Chester to Duns is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Duns bus arrive?

Chester to Duns bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Duns?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Duns is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Chester to Duns.

Where can I stay near Duns?

There are 446+ hotels available in Duns.

Chester to Duns - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Duns 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
best
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to LeedsLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Berwick-upon-TweedPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 1m
£44–195
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson Street
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
7h 47m
£25–67
Drive 215.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Duns215.9 mi
4h 2m
£54–78
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweed
7h 51m
£92–221
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to NewcastleLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-TweedLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 2m
£54–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Railway StationX7
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Berwick station253
11h 45m
£55–78
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)LPL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
7h 43m
£75–163

Chester to Duns by train and bus

65Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.1 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Market Square via Newton-le-Willows, Leeds, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Castlegate in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 11h 45m.

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