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.
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.
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 5 similar | 2h 10m | £190($225) | hourly | 577km (359 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2hrs | £180($215) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
Train to Luton Airport Parkway, Fly | 2h 25m | £115($140) | hourly | 563km (350 miles) |
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train | 2h 35m | £105($120) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 35m | £140($165) | hourly | 637km (396 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 15m | £195($230) | hourly | 657km (408 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £64($76) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
Train to Haymarket | 6h 25m | £165($195) | every 4 hours | 675km (419 miles) |
Bus | 10h 10m | £27($32) | once daily | 752km (467 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | £115($135) | on demand | 668km (415 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.