The average train between Chester-le-Street and Dunfermline takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester-le-Street 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester-le-Street and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 29m • 2 changes

7h 19m • 2 changes

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2h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester-le-Street 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Chester-le-Street station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dunfermline Town station.
Book your Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester-le-Street and Dunfermline is 179.7 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Dunfermline Town via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 45m.