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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Cardiff?

The distance between Dunbar and Cardiff is 423 miles. The road distance is 376 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £210 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Dunbar to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Cardiff train from?

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

Where does the Dunbar to Cardiff train arrive?

Dunbar to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Cardiff is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Dunbar to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dunbar to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Dunbar to Cardiff by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Dunbar to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 36m
£215–301
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 9m
£60–150
Drive 373.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Cardiffcar 373.8 mi
7h 30m
£92–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus X7
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 37m
£100–236
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 27m
£69–179
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h
£72–180
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 31m
£98–194

Dunbar to Cardiff by train

2Weekly Trains

6h 36mAverage Duration

£215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.9 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Dunbar to Newport (S Wales) twice a week. Tickets cost £210–300 and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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