How to travel from Bath to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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.

10 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Haymarket.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance640km (398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Dunfermline

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Dunfermline

Transport options from Bath to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 15m
£110($130)
hourly561km (348 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly3h 10m
£350($410)
hourly751km (467 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 20m
£95($110)
hourly621km (386 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, Fly3h 30m
£250($295)
hourly704km (437 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, Fly3h 30m
£210($250)
hourly627km (390 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly3h 35m
£135($160)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Train
6h 10m
£175($210)
every 3 hours657km (408 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
£40($47)
twice a week720km (448 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth13h 15m
£25($30)
once daily748km (465 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
£110($130)
on demand640km (398 miles)

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Airports near Dunfermline

The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Dunfermline
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Dunfermline