How to travel from Peak District National park to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Dunfermline is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Dunfermline by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DunfermlinePeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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2 similiar routes

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Train via Manchester Piccadilly

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, Wigan Wallgate then Haymarket and then to Dunfermline Town.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Dunfermline by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Peak District National park and Dunfermline is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Peak District National park and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Peak District National park and Dunfermline. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Peak District National park and Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Peak District National park and Dunfermline. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Dunfermline

Transport options from Peak District National park to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
£150($180)
hourly601km (374 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane4h 20m
£135($160)
hourly593km (369 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
£135($160)
hourly667km (415 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly + 2 similar
5hrs
£105($125)
every 3 hours425km (264 miles)
Train5hrs
£44($52)
5 times a day418km (260 miles)
Train to Edinburgh5h 30m
£130($155)
every 2 hours488km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£72($85)
on demand412km (256 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