The average train between Margate and Dunfermline takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Dunfermline station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Margate to Dunfermline train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Dunfermline train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Margate to Dunfermline train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Margate and Dunfermline is 610.9 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Dunfermline Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 57m.