How to travel from Dartmoor National Park to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park 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 DunfermlineDartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £365($430)
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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance776km (482 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Dunfermline by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($430).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £365 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunna Bridge, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Dartmoor National Park and Dunfermline. The distance is around 776km (482 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £365 ($430).

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Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
£365($430)
hourly653km (406 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 50m
£335($400)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
£29($34)
once a week957km (595 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
£135($160)
on demand776km (482 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