The average train between South Shields and Dunfermline takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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.
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 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
South Shields to Dunfermline train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Dunfermline train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Dunfermline Town station.
The distance between South Shields and Dunfermline is 174.6 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Dunfermline Town via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 1m.
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