How to travel from York to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

LNER

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Darlington then take the bus to Edinburgh.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Dunfermline

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween York and Dunfermline

Transport options from York to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
£34($40)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train to Edinburgh3h 45m
£45($53)
once a week352km (219 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
£69($82)
hourly718km (446 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly3h 50m
£140($165)
hourly640km (398 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 40m
£20($24)
once daily350km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£57($68)
on demand332km (206 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