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South Shields to Dunfermline trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Dunfermline takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields 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.

2h 59m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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2h 56m
£38–96

South Shields to Dunfermline train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 149.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Dunfermline Town via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 56m.

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