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.
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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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.
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Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 15m | £105($125) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 20m | £95($110) | hourly | 623km (387 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £240($285) | hourly | 704km (437 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 20m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads | 7h 15m | £200($235) | every 2 hours | 739km (459 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 7h 20m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 690km (429 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | £110($130) | on demand | 640km (398 miles) |
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