How to travel from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on TrentDunfermline if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Dunfermline to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train + 5 similar
2h 50m
£105($125)
hourly508km (316 miles)
Plane and Train3h 5m
£165($195)
hourly623km (387 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
£150($175)
hourly713km (443 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train4h 10m
£185($220)
hourly757km (471 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
£105($125)
hourly583km (362 miles)
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train5h 15m
£170($200)
hourly819km (509 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£100($120)
every 2 hours434km (270 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 15m
£49($58)
every 3 hours439km (273 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£35($41)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£73($86)
on demand420km (261 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent