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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dunbar is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Dunbar is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Dunbar Asda via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Dunbar via Bristol Parkway and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Swansea to Dunbar?

The distance between Swansea and Dunbar is 477 miles. The road distance is 380.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs £55 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Swansea to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dunbar bus from?

Swansea to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dunbar train from?

Swansea to Dunbar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Swansea to Dunbar is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs £55 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Swansea to Dunbar bus arrive?

Swansea to Dunbar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Dunbar train arrive?

Swansea to Dunbar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Dunbar is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Swansea to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 190+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Swansea to Dunbar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Dunbar 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 Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
9h 27m
£56–580
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Dunbar AsdaM20
12h 57m
£33–82
Drive 377.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Dunbar377.9 mi
7h 31m
£95–137
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 10m
£56–157
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
10h 43m
£78–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetX7
14h 59m
£43–103
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 59m
£58–212
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbar
6h 57m
£53–182
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
6h 19m
£88–240
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
7h 4m
£91–344

Swansea to Dunbar by train

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Distance: 473.8 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Dunbar via Bristol Parkway and Newcastle in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dunbar Asda via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 57m.

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