The distance between York and Dunfermline is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from York 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 Dunfermline → York if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh.
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Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Darlington then take the bus to Edinburgh.
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There are several options for getting from York to Dunfermline by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between York and Dunfermline is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from York and Dunfermline by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between York and Dunfermline. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh. instead which will take 2h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 York and Dunfermline. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Dunfermline is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | £34($40) | hourly | 352km (219 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh | 3h 45m | £45($53) | once a week | 352km (219 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £69($82) | hourly | 718km (446 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 50m | £140($165) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 40m | £20($24) | once daily | 350km (218 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | £57($68) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.