How to travel from Londonderry to Dunfermline, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Dunfermline is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Londonderry to Dunfermline by bus, ferry, train, 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 → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town.
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£300($355)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£43($51)
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1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£44($52)
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1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Dunfermline.
- Duration6h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Dunfermline
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Dunfermline by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Londonderry and Dunfermline is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Londonderry and Dunfermline by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Dunfermline is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Dunfermline is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Dunfermline
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 1h 45m | £300($355) | 4 times a day | 294km (183 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 2h 45m | £240($280) | 4 times a day | 288km (179 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 50m | £43($51) | every 20 mins | 395km (245 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry | 8h 30m | £30($36) | once daily | 398km (247 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 50m | £44($52) | every 20 mins | 426km (265 miles) |
| Train to Yorkgate, ferry and bus | 8hrs | £51($60) | every 20 mins | 461km (286 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 5m | £52($62) | every 4 hours | 378km (235 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Dunfermline
Bus companies
Translink UK
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
Dodds of Troon
Stagecoach West Scotland
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
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