How to travel from Dunfermline to Bath, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Bath is around 561km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Bath by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Inverkeithing and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Bath.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance640km (398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Bath

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Bath by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Dunfermline and Bath is around 561km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Dunfermline and Bath by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Bath is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Bath. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Bath. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Dunfermline and Bath. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Dunfermline and Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Dunfermline and Bath. The distance is around 640km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Bath is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Bath

Transport options from Dunfermline to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 15m
£105($125)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 20m
£95($110)
hourly623km (387 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
£240($285)
hourly704km (437 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 20m
£185($220)
every 2 hours656km (408 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads7h 15m
£200($235)
every 2 hours739km (459 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly7h 20m
£135($160)
every 3 hours690km (429 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
£110($130)
on demand640km (398 miles)

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Airports near Bath

The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath