The distance between Gloucester and Dunfermline is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Gloucester 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.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Haymarket.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Edinburgh.
There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Gloucester and Dunfermline is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (295 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Gloucester and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Gloucester and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Gloucester and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 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 Gloucester and Dunfermline. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 50m | £120($140) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 2h 55m | £110($130) | hourly | 521km (324 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, Fly | 3h 20m | £230($270) | hourly | 638km (397 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 3h 50m | £285($335) | every 3 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | £105($120) | hourly | 665km (414 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 4h 5m | £110($130) | hourly | 595km (370 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 578km (359 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh | 6h 35m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £25($29) | once daily | 675km (419 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | £100($115) | on demand | 565km (351 miles) |
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