The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunfermline by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dunfermline → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Dunfermline Town.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh and then to Kingsgate Centre.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunfermline by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 2hrs.
LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 3h 35m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Dunfermline Town. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £23 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | £23($27) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus via Edinburgh + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £12($14) | once daily | 197km (122 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | £20($24) | once daily | 221km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £35($42) | on demand | 204km (127 miles) |
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Stagecoach East Scotland
The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.