The distance between Thurso and Dunfermline is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Thurso to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dunfermline → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee and then to Inverkeithing.
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Take the train to Inverness and then to Inverkeithing.
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Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave then Inverness Farraline Park and then to Halbeath Park & Ride.
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There are several options for getting from Thurso to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).
The distance between Thurso and Dunfermline is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (174 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Thurso and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Dunfermline is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness and Inverkeithing. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Thurso and Dunfermline. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Thurso and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Thurso to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park and Halbeath Park & Ride. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
The Durness Bus, Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Thurso and Dunfermline. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Dunfermline. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Dundee and then to Inverkeithing. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Thurso and Dunfermline. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Plane | 4h 30m | £285($340) | once daily | 456km (283 miles) |
Bus to John o Groats, Car Park, ferry and plane | 5h 35m | £350($415) | once daily | 535km (333 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | £59($70) | once a week | 503km (313 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | £32($38) | once a week | 565km (351 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £69($82) | on demand | 399km (248 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
John O'Groats Ferries
The Durness Bus
Maynes Coaches
Eastern Airways
Loganair
The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.