How to travel from Fort William to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Dunfermline is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Fort William to Dunfermline by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Park & Ride.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Haymarket.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Dunfermline by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Fort William and Dunfermline is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Fort William and Dunfermline by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Dunfermline is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Fort William and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Fort William and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Fort William and Dunfermline with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Fort William and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the bus to Park & Ride. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Dunfermline is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Fort William and Dunfermline. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Dunfermline is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Fort William to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Dunfermline

Transport options from Fort William to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
£30($35)
once daily212km (132 miles)
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station4h 20m
£30($36)
5 times a day228km (142 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 5m
£39($46)
every 20 mins283km (176 miles)
Train to Edinburgh5h 55m
£44($52)
6 times a week282km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£34($40)
on demand193km (120 miles)

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Airports near Dunfermline

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

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Dunfermline
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Dunfermline