How to travel from Padstow to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Padstow and Dunfermline is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Padstow to Dunfermline by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance861km (535 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padstow and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Padstow to Dunfermline by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £180 ($215) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).

The distance between Padstow and Dunfermline is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Padstow and Dunfermline by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padstow to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Padstow and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £180 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padstow and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padstow to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bodmin Parkway Station and Edinburgh. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Padstow and Dunfermline. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 11h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padstow and Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padstow to Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverkeithing. instead which will take 2h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Padstow and Dunfermline. The distance is around 861km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padstow to Dunfermline is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £270 ($320).

How do I get from Padstow to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Padstow and Dunfermline

Transport options from Padstow to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
£270($320)
every 3 hours668km (415 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
£180($215)
every 3 hours824km (512 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 45m
£325($385)
hourly773km (480 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
£290($340)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 10m
£250($295)
4 times a week1,000km (621 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central11h 30m
£255($300)
every 4 hours977km (607 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
£150($175)
on demand861km (535 miles)

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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