How to travel from Dunfermline to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Seaton is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Seaton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Newcastle and then to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Seaton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Dunfermline and Seaton is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Dunfermline and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Seaton is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Seaton. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Dunfermline and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Seaton. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station, Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and Middlesbrough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Seaton. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m 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 Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).

How do I get from Dunfermline to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Seaton

Transport options from Dunfermline to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£36($43)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
£32($38)
once daily302km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£46($54)
on demand261km (162 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton