How to travel from Southwold to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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.

10 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ipswich and then to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dunfermline Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance647km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Dunfermline

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Dunfermline

Transport options from Southwold to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
£255($305)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Train to Ipswich, plane4h 40m
£270($320)
hourly760km (472 miles)
Train to Ipswich, plane4h 50m
£170($205)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train to Ipswich, plane4h 50m
£195($230)
hourly742km (461 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
£280($330)
every 2 hours823km (512 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6hrs
£185($220)
hourly852km (530 miles)
Train
6h 55m
£125($150)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 60m
£52($61)
5 times a week902km (560 miles)
Bus via Norwich City Centre, Bus Station14h 45m
£29($34)
once daily793km (493 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£110($135)
on demand647km (402 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