The distance between Reading and Dunfermline is around 627km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Reading 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 Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh.
There are several options for getting from Reading to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Reading and Dunfermline is around 627km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 539km (335 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Reading and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, LNER, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Reading and Dunfermline. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Reading and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Heathrow Central Bus Stn and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Reading and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Reading and Dunfermline. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 30m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, Fly | 2h 35m | £205($245) | hourly | 635km (394 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, Fly | 2h 40m | £200($235) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 3hrs | £135($160) | hourly | 627km (390 miles) |
Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly | 3h 30m | £150($175) | hourly | 677km (421 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | £245($290) | hourly | 714km (444 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £82($95) | hourly | 716km (445 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 6h 20m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
Bus | 10h 40m | £19($23) | once daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | £110($130) | on demand | 645km (401 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.