There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 41m£156–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
11h 30m£51–113Drive 412.5 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Dunfermlinecar 412.5 mi
7h 10m£103–148Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
4h 23m£86–270Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 36m£166–315Bus via Woking
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 18m£61–99Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 24m£113–341Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 1m£94–229Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 27m£76–189Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 55m£75–210Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain
5h 45m£88–336Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain
6h 21m£95–348
Basingstoke to Dunfermline by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Dunfermline is to bus via Woking which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs £90 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Dunfermline is 460 miles. The road distance is 414.9 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Basingstoke to Dunfermline, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Dunfermline is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Dunfermline Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Kingsgate Centre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–220
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–450
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basingstoke to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Dunfermline is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Basingstoke to Dunfermline.
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