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Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester-le-Street and Dunfermline takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. 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 17m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 40m
£36–101

Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline train times

Trains run hourly between Chester-le-Street and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester-le-Street is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 36m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 40m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressCross CountryScotRail2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 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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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 42m • 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 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 28m • 2 changes

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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 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Chester-le-Street to Dunfermline.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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 40m.

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