The distance between Bath and Dunfermline is around 561km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bath to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Haymarket.
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Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
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There are several options for getting from Bath to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Bath and Dunfermline is around 561km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bath and Dunfermline by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bath and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broadmead Wine Street, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Dunfermline. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Dunfermline is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Dunfermline. The distance is around 640km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 15m | £110($130) | hourly | 561km (348 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly | 3h 10m | £350($410) | hourly | 751km (467 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | £95($110) | hourly | 621km (386 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, Fly | 3h 30m | £250($295) | hourly | 704km (437 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, Fly | 3h 30m | £210($250) | hourly | 627km (390 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 35m | £135($160) | hourly | 600km (373 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | £175($210) | every 3 hours | 657km (408 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 25m | £40($47) | twice a week | 720km (448 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 13h 15m | £25($30) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | £110($130) | on demand | 640km (398 miles) |
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