How to travel from Dunfermline to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Bournemouth is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth 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 BournemouthDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance753km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Bournemouth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 11hrs. 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 £235 ($280).

The distance between Dunfermline and Bournemouth is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Dunfermline and Bournemouth by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

LNER, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Dunfermline and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Dunfermline and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Stagecoach East Scotland, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Bournemouth. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Bournemouth. The distance is around 753km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Bournemouth

Transport options from Dunfermline to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
2h 40m
£235($280)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train4h 10m
£210($245)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train4h 20m
£145($170)
hourly712km (443 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 35m
£175($210)
hourly740km (460 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 50m
£235($275)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train5h 25m
£130($155)
hourly774km (481 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
£115($140)
hourly832km (517 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street8hrs
£205($245)
every 3 hours777km (483 miles)
Bus
11hrs
£30($36)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
£130($155)
on demand753km (468 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth