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.
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 Dunfermline → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Digby & Sowton then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Haymarket.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Edinburgh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3hrs | £300($360) | hourly | 657km (408 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 3h 35m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | £265($315) | hourly | 711km (442 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus | 4h 40m | £145($175) | every 2 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
Train | 7h 35m | £210($245) | every 3 hours | 801km (498 miles) |
Bus | 16h 10m | £30($36) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | £135($155) | on demand | 766km (476 miles) |
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