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.
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.
👋 Also check out Dunfermline → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Park & Ride.
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Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Haymarket.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £30($35) | once daily | 212km (132 miles) |
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station | 4h 20m | £30($36) | 5 times a day | 228km (142 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 5m | £39($46) | every 20 mins | 283km (176 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh | 5h 55m | £44($52) | 6 times a week | 282km (175 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £34($40) | on demand | 193km (120 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.