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Blackburn to Dunfermline trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackburn and Dunfermline takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Dunfermline. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 27m
£65–127

Blackburn to Dunfermline train times

Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackburn to Dunfermline? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Blackburn to Dunfermline.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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