How to travel from Dunfermline to Nottingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Dunfermline and Nottingham is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Nottingham 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 Nottingham → Dunfermline if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Doncaster and then to Grantham.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£61($72)
LNER
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£15($18)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Nottingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Dunfermline and Nottingham is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (235 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Nottingham is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Doncaster and Grantham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
LNER, Hull Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dunfermline and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Nottingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 10m | £115($135) | hourly | 529km (329 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 25m | £150($180) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 25m | £230($275) | hourly | 784km (487 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 30m | £190($225) | hourly | 778km (483 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 4h 30m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 725km (450 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £110($130) | hourly | 604km (375 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train | 4h 30m | £200($235) | hourly | 756km (470 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | £61($72) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
| Train via Sheffield | 5h 20m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 518km (322 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 30m | £59($70) | every 3 hours | 511km (318 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £15($18) | once daily | 466km (289 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | £78($90) | on demand | 446km (277 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dunfermline and Nottingham
Train operators
LNER
Hull Trains
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Nottingham
The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Nottingham