How to travel from Dunfermline to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and London is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunfermline to London by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to London Heathrow (LHR)

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to London King's Cross.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance669km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and London

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to London by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).

The distance between Dunfermline and London is around 563km (350 miles).

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Dunfermline and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to London is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and London. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

LNER and Avanti West Coast run train services between Dunfermline and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 London. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunfermline and London. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dunfermline and London. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at London City (LCY). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dunfermline and London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

British Airways and KLM fly between Dunfermline and London. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London City (LCY). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Dunfermline to London typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into London City (LCY).

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 669km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and London

Transport options from Dunfermline to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR) + 6 similar
2h 25m
£190($225)
hourly577km (359 miles)
Fly2h 30m
£180($215)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train2h 25m
£125($150)
hourly563km (350 miles)
Plane and Train2h 35m
£120($145)
hourly637km (396 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
£100($120)
hourly589km (366 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train3hrs
£255($300)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
£205($240)
hourly658km (409 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£63($75)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train to London Euston6h 25m
£165($195)
every 3 hours675km (420 miles)
Bus
10hrs
£19($22)
twice daily665km (413 miles)
Drive
7hrs
£115($135)
on demand669km (415 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London