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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £40 - £140 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Derby to Dunfermline?

The distance between Derby and Dunfermline is 319 miles. The road distance is 279.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £170 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Derby to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dunfermline bus from?

Derby to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Corporation Street station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dunfermline train from?

Derby to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Derby to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Derby to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at New Beetwell Street station.

Where does the Derby to Dunfermline train arrive?

Derby to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Derby to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dunfermline is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Derby to Dunfermline.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£173–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 11m
£42–137
Drive 277.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dunfermlinecar 277.5 mi
5h 10m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 4m
£68–143
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to New Beetwell Streetbus Cmt
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
10h 38m
£51–132
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 14m
£69–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 46m
£155–416
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 30m
£93–223
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 50m
£121–272

Derby to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 317.6 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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