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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester-le-Street and Dunfermline takes 3h 15m 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.

3h 15m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline train times

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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 54m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 38m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 57m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 36m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 58m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 147.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Chester-le-Street, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Dunfermline Town via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 50m.

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