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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to fly and train which costs £35 - £170 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Dunfermline?

The distance between Bournemouth and Dunfermline is 403 miles. The road distance is 446.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 45m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus from?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dunfermline train from?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to train via London which takes 7h 45m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 13h 56m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunfermline train arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Dunfermline is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermline.

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

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Bournemouth to Dunfermline - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3h 59m
£98–239
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
4h
£37–162
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 45m
£183–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 56m
£62–240
Drive 443.9 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermlinecar 443.9 mi
7h 53m
£108–155
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 5m
£87–292
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 7m
£71–248
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 46m
£109–259
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 38m
£98–223
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Haymarkettrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
9h 29m
£286–403
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
16h 7m
£101–242

Bournemouth to Dunfermline by train, subway, and foot

197Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

£183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dunfermline Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 56m.

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