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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Dunfermline takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

8h 53m
Duration
397 mi
Distance
£178
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bristol to Dunfermline train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 51m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 51m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail14h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Dunfermline.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 396.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dunfermline Town via Stafford and Haymarket in around 7h 30m.

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