How to travel from Dunfermline to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Peak District National park is around 413km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Peak District National park by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)

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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance413km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Peak District National park by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Dunfermline and Peak District National park is around 413km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dunfermline and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Peak District National park is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Manchester Piccadilly and Edale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Dunfermline and Peak District National park. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunfermline and Peak District National park. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Peak District National park. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 413km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

How do I get from Dunfermline to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Peak District National park

Transport options from Dunfermline to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 55m
£160($190)
hourly601km (374 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£130($155)
hourly596km (371 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train5h 10m
£175($210)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
£130($150)
hourly671km (417 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£43($51)
every 3 hours418km (260 miles)
Train to Sheffield5h 40m
£130($155)
every 2 hours488km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£72($85)
on demand413km (256 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park