How to travel from Dunfermline to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Dunfermline and Isle of Man is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Isle of Man by train, ferry, 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 Isle of Man → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration1h 30m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£265($315)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).
The distance between Dunfermline and Isle of Man is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £265 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dunfermline and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunfermline and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dunfermline to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 1h 30m | £265($315) | hourly | 245km (152 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 35m | £150($180) | twice daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | £95($110) | 6 times a week | 614km (381 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 10h 15m | £38($45) | 3 times a week | 380km (236 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 55m | £95($115) | twice daily | 401km (249 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunfermline and Isle of Man
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Train operators
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man