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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dunbar is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Dunbar is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Dunbar via Paddington, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Swindon to Dunbar?

The distance between Swindon and Dunbar is 444 miles. The road distance is 362.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Dunbar without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 6h 10m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Swindon to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dunbar train from?

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

Where does the Swindon to Dunbar train arrive?

Swindon to Dunbar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Dunbar is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Swindon to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 222+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Swindon to Dunbar - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Dunbar 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 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 10m
£152–264
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 1m
£76–187
Drive 360.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Dunbarcar 360.3 mi
6h 31m
£90–130
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Dunbartrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
7h 39m
£199–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus X7
9h 28m
£153–258
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)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 5m
£126–370
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)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 24m
£144–398
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)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Dunbartrain
5h 56m
£82–202
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)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 44m
£106–260
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)plane SOU - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 7m
£136–299
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)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 20m
£114–239

Swindon to Dunbar by train and subway

104Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

£152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.9 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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 10m.

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