The average train between Scarborough and Dunfermline takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Dunfermline station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Scarborough to Dunfermline train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Dunfermline train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Scarborough to Dunfermline train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Dunfermline is 278 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Dunfermline Town via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 17m.