How to travel from Saint Davids to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Dunfermline is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Dunfermline by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DunfermlineSaint Davids if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train to Rhoose, Fly

Take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Dunfermline by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Saint Davids and Dunfermline is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 16h 55m to get from Saint Davids and Dunfermline by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Hinckley St and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

National Express, FlixBus and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Saint Davids and Dunfermline. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Dunfermline is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 55m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

How do I get from Saint Davids to Dunfermline

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Dunfermline

Transport options from Saint Davids to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Rhoose, Fly + 2 similar
5h 15m
£250($295)
3 times a week726km (451 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
£175($205)
every 4 hours806km (501 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 25m
£165($195)
every 4 hours867km (539 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
£45($53)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
£115($135)
on demand663km (412 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Saint Davids and Dunfermline

Train operators

Bus companies

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