How to travel from Dunfermline to Northampton, United Kingdom
The distance between Dunfermline and Northampton is around 490km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Northampton 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 Northampton → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£79($95)
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Train
Take the train to Crewe and then to Rugby.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£110($130)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
- Duration8h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£22($26)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Northampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Northampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8h 60m. 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 £79 ($95).
The distance between Dunfermline and Northampton is around 490km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (285 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Dunfermline and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Northampton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Northampton. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Crewe and Rugby. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Dunfermline and Northampton. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Northampton. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.
National Express run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Northampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 60m 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 Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Northampton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Northampton. The distance is around 568km (353 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Northampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 40m | £79($95) | hourly | 490km (305 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 60m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 575km (357 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 30m | £200($235) | hourly | 686km (426 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 35m | £190($225) | hourly | 684km (425 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 50m | £110($130) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4hrs | £165($195) | every 4 hours | 658km (409 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £76($90) | hourly | 565km (351 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 562km (349 miles) |
| Train to Northampton | 5h 40m | £140($165) | once daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Bus | 8h 60m | £22($26) | twice daily | 584km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | £100($115) | on demand | 568km (353 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunfermline and Northampton
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London Midland
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Airports near Northampton
The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Northampton
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Northampton
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Northampton