How to travel from Glastonbury to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Dunfermline is around 585km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Dunfermline 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 DunfermlineGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street then Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Glastonbury and Dunfermline is around 585km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Glastonbury and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Dunfermline is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Great Western Railway and LNER run train services between Glastonbury and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Glastonbury and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

First Bristol, Megabus UK, Borders Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Dunfermline. Buses run twice a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Glastonbury and Dunfermline. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Dunfermline

Transport options from Glastonbury to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3h 20m
£100($120)
4 times a day585km (363 miles)
Bus to Taunton, Ilminster Road Busway, plane3h 50m
£290($345)
5 times a day696km (432 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane4h 25m
£86($100)
4 times a day645km (401 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 10m
£240($285)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Bus to Market Place, train and plane5h 15m
£240($285)
once daily790km (491 miles)
Train
7hrs
£145($175)
every 4 hours866km (538 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
£41($48)
twice a week744km (462 miles)
Bus via Bristol, Bus Station14hrs
£25($30)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
£115($135)
on demand661km (411 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