How to travel from Crewe to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Dunfermline is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Crewe to Dunfermline by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated byeasyJet+ 6 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

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

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Dunfermline by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).

The distance between Crewe and Dunfermline is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Crewe 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 Crewe to Dunfermline is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Crewe and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Crewe to Dunfermline. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Crewe to Dunfermline typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) 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 Crewe 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 Crewe to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Crewe to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Dunfermline

Transport options from Crewe to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 50m
£145($175)
every 4 hours583km (362 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
£145($170)
hourly569km (354 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly3h 10m
£100($120)
hourly521km (324 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
£100($115)
hourly595km (370 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£105($125)
every 3 hours411km (255 miles)
Train to Edinburgh4h 35m
£46($55)
once daily415km (258 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