How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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 DunfermlineNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Dunfermline Town.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Edinburgh

Take the bus to Edinburgh and then to Kingsgate Centre.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£23($27)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh + 1 similar
3h 30m
£12($14)
once daily197km (122 miles)
Bus3h 35m
£20($24)
once daily221km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£35($42)
on demand204km (127 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dunfermline

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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