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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Fife is to bus which costs £65 - £250 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Fife is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Fife. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Provost Wynd via London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Fife. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cupar via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Fife?

The distance between Bournemouth and Fife is 547 miles. The road distance is 473.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Fife without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 14m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Bournemouth to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Fife bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Fife?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Fife is to train via London which takes 8h 14m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Fife bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Fife bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Bournemouth to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Fife is 473 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Bournemouth to Fife.

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

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 891+ hotels available in Fife.

Bournemouth to Fife - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Bournemouth to Fife 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
8h 14m
£192–325
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 Cupartrain
4h 43m
£50–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
14h 6m
£66–249
Drive 470.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Fifecar 470.3 mi
8h 28m
£116–167
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 7m
£109–258
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
9h 52m
£293–415
Bus, train
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 / ...
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
16h 34m
£115–271
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 3m
£104–323
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
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
5h 41m
£75–264
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 35m
£115–274
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 29m
£100–242
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
8h 29m
£98–268

Bournemouth to Fife by train, subway, and foot

197Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

£192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 544 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Cupar via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Provost Wynd via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 14h 6m.

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