How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 DunfermlineStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
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Train

Take the train to Haymarket.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Dunfermline

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3hrs
£115($135)
hourly508km (316 miles)
Train to Milton Keynes Central, plane3h 55m
£140($165)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 25m
£180($215)
hourly757km (470 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£110($135)
hourly582km (362 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£110($130)
every 3 hours434km (270 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 15m
£49($58)
5 times a day439km (273 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
£28($33)
once daily498km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£73($86)
on demand420km (261 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