How to travel from Brighton to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Dunfermline is around 632km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Brighton to Dunfermline by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DunfermlineBrighton if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance762km (473 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Dunfermline by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Brighton and Dunfermline is around 632km (393 miles).

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Brighton and Dunfermline by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton 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 Brighton and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Thameslink, LNER and Avanti West Coast run train services between Brighton and Dunfermline. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Brighton and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Brighton and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Brighton and Dunfermline. The distance is around 762km (473 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Dunfermline

Transport options from Brighton to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
2h 35m
£125($145)
hourly632km (393 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
£205($245)
hourly656km (408 miles)
Train to Farringdon, Fly3h 25m
£215($255)
hourly666km (414 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 45m
£110($130)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, Fly3h 50m
£245($290)
hourly698km (434 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly3h 50m
£150($175)
hourly648km (403 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£230($270)
hourly740km (460 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
£88($105)
hourly741km (460 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International LL7h 55m
£190($225)
every 4 hours762km (473 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
£25($30)
once daily754km (469 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
£130($155)
on demand762km (473 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