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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Dunfermline is to bus via Glasgow which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Dunfermline is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Bristol to Dunfermline?

The distance between Bristol and Dunfermline is 340 miles. The road distance is 386.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunfermline without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 27m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Bristol to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunfermline bus from?

Bristol to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dunfermline train from?

Bristol to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Bristol to Dunfermline is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 27m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Bristol to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Bristol to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Dunfermline train arrive?

Bristol to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Dunfermline is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Bristol to Dunfermline.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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

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

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Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
3h 50m
£46–130
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain
5h 13m
£45–142
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 27m
£143–226
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
10h 43m
£53–82
Drive 384.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Dunfermlinecar 384.2 mi
6h 25m
£95–137
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 46m
£82–182
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 48m
£122–258
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m
£195–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
13h 49m
£73–125

Bristol to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 337.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dunfermline Town via Stafford and Haymarket in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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