The distance between Peterborough and Dunfermline is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Peterborough 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.
👋 Also check out Dunfermline → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Edinburgh.
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Take the train to Grantham then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Peterborough and Dunfermline is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Peterborough and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough 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 4h 25m.
LNER, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Peterborough and Dunfermline. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Peterborough and Dunfermline. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to London Kings Cross, Fly + 5 similar | 3hrs | £195($230) | hourly | 700km (435 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 642km (399 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 3h 20m | £135($160) | hourly | 686km (426 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, Fly | 3h 40m | £185($220) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 45m | £130($150) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | £185($220) | hourly | 768km (477 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £52($61) | hourly | 532km (331 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 6h 30m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 601km (373 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 55m | £49($58) | 3 times a week | 578km (359 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £89($105) | on demand | 510km (317 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.