How to travel from Leicester to Dunfermline, United Kingdom
The distance between Leicester and Dunfermline is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Leicester 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 Dunfermline → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Kettering, plane
Take the train to Kettering and then to Luton Airport Parkway then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£34($40)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Dunfermline
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Leicester and Dunfermline is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Leicester and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Leicester and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Leicester and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Dunfermline. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Leicester and Dunfermline. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Dunfermline
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Kettering, plane + 5 similar | 2h 55m | £145($175) | hourly | 628km (390 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 55m | £105($125) | hourly | 501km (311 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 3h 15m | £215($250) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 3h 30m | £225($265) | hourly | 740km (460 miles) |
| Train to Stansted Airport, Fly | 4h 10m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 726km (451 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | £105($125) | hourly | 575km (357 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | £145($175) | every 2 hours | 558km (347 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | £34($40) | 3 times a week | 539km (335 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh | 9h 5m | £18($21) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £84($100) | on demand | 488km (303 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Leicester and Dunfermline
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Airports near Dunfermline
The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 51km (32 miles) from Dunfermline
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Dunfermline