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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Chester is to train which costs £30 - £140 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Chester?

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

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Dunbar to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Chester train from?

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

Where does the Dunbar to Chester train arrive?

Dunbar to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Chester is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Dunbar to Chester.

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

Book your Dunbar to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 58m
£32–139
Drive 237.3 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Chestercar 237.3 mi
4h 32m
£58–84
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 50m
£72–185
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 23m
£49–163
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
5h 49m
£103–319
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 20m
£73–180
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
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 International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 5m
£67–148

Dunbar to Chester by train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dunbar to Chester.

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Distance: 263.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 58m.

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