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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Dunfermline takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland 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 14m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sunderland to Dunfermline train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Dunfermline Town via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h.

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