The distance between Southwold and Dunfermline is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Southwold 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 → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Peterborough and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dunfermline Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Southwold to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($305).
The distance between Southwold and Dunfermline is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Southwold and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £255 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lowestoft, Norwich, Peterborough and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
East Midlands Railways and LNER run train services between Southwold and Dunfermline. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Southwold and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
Borderbus, Megabus UK, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Dunfermline. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 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 Southwold and Dunfermline. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 10m | £255($305) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 4h 40m | £270($320) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 4h 50m | £170($205) | hourly | 765km (475 miles) |
Train to Ipswich, plane | 4h 50m | £195($230) | hourly | 742km (461 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 40m | £280($330) | every 2 hours | 823km (512 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | £185($220) | hourly | 852km (530 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | £125($150) | hourly | 725km (450 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 60m | £52($61) | 5 times a week | 902km (560 miles) |
Bus via Norwich City Centre, Bus Station | 14h 45m | £29($34) | once daily | 793km (493 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £110($135) | on demand | 647km (402 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.