How to travel from Chester to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Dunfermline is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chester to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated byeasyJet+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance406km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Chester to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Chester and Dunfermline is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Chester and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Dunfermline is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Chester and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Chester and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Chester and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chester and Dunfermline. Flights depart from Liverpool (LPL) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Chester to Dunfermline. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Chester to Dunfermline typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Liverpool (LPL) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

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 Chester and Dunfermline. The distance is around 406km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Dunfermline

Transport options from Chester to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 60m
£155($185)
every 4 hours555km (345 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly3h 30m
£115($135)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
£180($210)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
£115($135)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£105($125)
every 3 hours401km (249 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 40m
£63($75)
5 times a day443km (275 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£28($33)
once daily495km (308 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£70($83)
on demand406km (252 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