South Shields to Dunfermline Trains

South Shields to Dunfermline trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Dunfermline takes 3h 6m 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.

3h 6m
Duration: 150 mi
Distance: £63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 56m

£37–96

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 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:56 PM → 11:50 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:26 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:56 AM → 2:54 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:17 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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