How to travel from Sheffield to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Dunfermline is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sheffield 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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Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Sheffield and Dunfermline is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Sheffield and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

CrossCountry run train services between Sheffield and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sheffield and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Sheffield and Dunfermline. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Sheffield to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Dunfermline

Transport options from Sheffield to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly + 3 similar
3h 25m
£125($145)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£160($190)
every 3 hours632km (393 miles)
Train to Leicester, plane4h 15m
£170($200)
hourly735km (456 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
£120($145)
hourly634km (394 miles)
Train
4h 40m
£125($145)
every 2 hours455km (282 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£15($18)
once daily409km (254 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£69($82)
on demand399km (248 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