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There are 12 ways to get from Swindon to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
    6h 16m
    £95–337

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetbusX7
    13h 8m
    £45–115

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus183 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetbusX7
    13h 2m
    £50–129

  4. Drive 360.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Dunbarcar360.2 mi
    6h 27m
    £90–130

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    4h 58m
    £75–154

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpatrainLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to DunbartrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 29m
    £163–488

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    5h 29m
    £137–465

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    5h 18m
    £124–435

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    5h 49m
    £100–371

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
    5h 50m
    £76–184

  11. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeSOU - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    5h 58m
    £143–305

  12. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBHX - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
    6h 25m
    £100–331

Swindon to Dunbar by train and subway

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swindon, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Dunbar via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 13h 8m.

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