How to travel from Torquay to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Dunfermline is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Torquay to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Digby & Sowton then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £300($360)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Haymarket.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 16h 10m. 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 £300 ($360).

The distance between Torquay and Dunfermline is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Torquay and Dunfermline by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £300 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Torquay and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Torquay and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Dunfermline. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Digby & Sowton then fly from Exeter (EXT) 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 Torquay and Dunfermline. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Dunfermline is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £300 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Dunfermline

Transport options from Torquay to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3hrs
£300($360)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly3h 35m
£160($190)
every 2 hours705km (438 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
£265($315)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus4h 40m
£145($175)
every 2 hours766km (476 miles)
Train
7h 35m
£210($245)
every 3 hours801km (498 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
£30($36)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
£135($155)
on demand766km (476 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