The distance between Derby and Dunfermline is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Derby 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Haymarket.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Derby and Dunfermline is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Derby and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast run train services between Derby and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Trent University and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Derby and Dunfermline. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Dunfermline. The distance is around 475km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 45m | £105($125) | hourly | 503km (313 miles) |
Train to Leicester, plane | 3h 25m | £160($190) | hourly | 675km (419 miles) |
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 4hrs | £230($275) | hourly | 787km (489 miles) |
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 4h 15m | £140($170) | hourly | 795km (494 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | £105($125) | hourly | 578km (359 miles) |
Train via Crewe + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 492km (306 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 511km (318 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | £37($44) | 3 times a week | 528km (328 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £83($100) | on demand | 475km (295 miles) |
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