Southampton to Dunfermline Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Dunfermline takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

7h 57m
Duration: 488 mi
Distance: £204
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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7h 8m

£167–252

Southampton to Dunfermline train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:25 PM → 10:27 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
13h 57m • 3 changes
10:55 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:20 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:20 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:20 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:20 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:49 AM → 12:20 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 12:19 PM
7h 11m • 3 changes
6:30 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:30 AM → 3:24 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Dunfermline? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dunfermline Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 8m.

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