How to travel from Dunfermline to Cambridge, United Kingdom
The distance between Dunfermline and Cambridge is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Cambridge.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Finchley Road and then to Cambridge Parkside.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£36($43)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Dunfermline and Cambridge is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Dunfermline and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Cambridge is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Cambridge. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
LNER, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dunfermline and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Cambridge. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and London Finchley Road. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Cambridge. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m 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 Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Cambridge. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 569km (354 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train | 3hrs | £130($155) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | £125($145) | hourly | 658km (409 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | £205($245) | hourly | 656km (408 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 685km (426 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 3h 55m | £195($230) | hourly | 675km (420 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £180($215) | hourly | 657km (408 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £84($100) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
| Train via Sheffield | 7h 20m | £200($240) | every 2 hours | 714km (444 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | £36($43) | twice daily | 746km (464 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | £100($115) | on demand | 565km (351 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunfermline and Cambridge
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Great Northern
Thameslink
Bus companies
Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cambridge