What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline is to fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

The distance between Birmingham and Dunfermline is 273 miles. The road distance is 303.9 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Dunfermline bus from?

Birmingham to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Dunfermline train from?

Birmingham to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Birmingham to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Birmingham to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Dunfermline train arrive?

Birmingham to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Dunfermline is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Birmingham to Dunfermline.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Dunfermline?

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Birmingham to Dunfermline - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to Dunfermline by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
3h 14m
£46–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
7h 35m
£44–72
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 2m
£110–194
Drive 302.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Dunfermlinecar 302.1 mi
5h 8m
£74–107
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4h 27m
£46–155
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 12m
£101–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 20m
£125–381
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m
£129–273
Train #2
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Inverkeithingtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
6h 31m
£198–275

Birmingham to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 271.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 7h 35m.

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