How to travel from London to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Dunfermline is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from London 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 DunfermlineLondon if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

LNER

+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance668km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from London to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($215).

The distance between London and Dunfermline is around 563km (350 miles).

It takes around 4h 55m to get from London and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £180 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

LNER, Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between London and Dunfermline. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, 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 London and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between London and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from London and Dunfermline. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between London and Dunfermline with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM fly between London and Dunfermline. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from London to Dunfermline typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

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 London and Dunfermline. The distance is around 668km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Dunfermline

Transport options from London to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
2h 10m
£190($225)
hourly577km (359 miles)
Plane and Train2hrs
£180($215)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly2h 25m
£115($140)
hourly563km (350 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train2h 35m
£105($120)
hourly589km (366 miles)
Train and Plane2h 35m
£140($165)
hourly637km (396 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 15m
£195($230)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£64($76)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train to Haymarket6h 25m
£165($195)
every 4 hours675km (419 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
£27($32)
once daily752km (467 miles)
Drive
7hrs
£115($135)
on demand668km (415 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