How to travel from Peterborough to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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.

10 routes found

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 DunfermlinePeterborough if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to London Kings Cross, Fly

Take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

LNER

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Grantham then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Dunfermline

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Peterborough to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Dunfermline

Transport options from Peterborough to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to London Kings Cross, Fly + 5 similar
3hrs
£195($230)
hourly700km (435 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
£130($150)
every 3 hours642km (399 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, plane3h 20m
£135($160)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, Fly3h 40m
£185($220)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly3h 45m
£130($150)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
£185($220)
hourly768km (477 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£52($61)
hourly532km (331 miles)
Train via Sheffield6h 30m
£155($180)
every 2 hours601km (373 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 55m
£49($58)
3 times a week578km (359 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
£89($105)
on demand510km (317 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Peterborough and Dunfermline

Train operators

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