The distance between Nottingham and Dunfermline is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nottingham 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Sheffield and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Nottingham and Dunfermline is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (235 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Nottingham and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Nottingham and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Nottingham and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Dunfermline. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Nottingham and Dunfermline. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 15m | £115($135) | hourly | 529km (329 miles) |
Train to Kettering, plane | 3h 25m | £150($180) | hourly | 672km (417 miles) |
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 3h 50m | £220($260) | hourly | 783km (486 miles) |
Train to Ely, plane | 4h 10m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 725km (450 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | £110($135) | hourly | 603km (375 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £29($34) | 3 times a week | 494km (307 miles) |
Bus to Edinburgh | 8h 15m | £17($20) | once daily | 470km (292 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | £78($90) | on demand | 446km (277 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.