The distance between Newport and Dunfermline is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Newport to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Haymarket.
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Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
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There are several options for getting from Newport to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Newport and Dunfermline is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Newport and Dunfermline by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Newport and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Megabus UK and East Coast Buses run regular bus services between Newport and Dunfermline. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Newport and Dunfermline. The distance is around 629km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 35m | £115($135) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 2h 35m | £200($235) | hourly | 567km (352 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 3h 30m | £355($420) | hourly | 775km (482 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 45m | £130($155) | hourly | 592km (368 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | £100($115) | hourly | 645km (401 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | £175($210) | every 3 hours | 614km (382 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh | 7h 20m | £200($240) | every 3 hours | 747km (464 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | £50($59) | twice a week | 747km (464 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £110($130) | on demand | 629km (391 miles) |
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