How to travel from Derby to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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4 similiar routes

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Train via Crewe

Take the train to Crewe and then to Haymarket.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance475km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Dunfermline

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Dunfermline

Transport options from Derby to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 45m
£105($125)
hourly503km (313 miles)
Train to Leicester, plane3h 25m
£160($190)
hourly675km (419 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly4hrs
£230($275)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly4h 15m
£140($170)
hourly795km (494 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
£105($125)
hourly578km (359 miles)
Train via Crewe + 1 similar
4h 40m
£115($140)
every 3 hours492km (306 miles)
Train4h 55m
£140($165)
every 2 hours511km (318 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£37($44)
3 times a week528km (328 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£83($100)
on demand475km (295 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