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How to get fromDumfries to Dunfermlineby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain train
    3h 26m
    £50–97

  2. Drive 88.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Dunfermlinecar car 88.7 mi
    1h 48m
    £22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Lothian Roadbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Kingsgate Centrebus bus X55
    3h 39m

  4. Line 381 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus bus 381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain train
    3h 27m

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    4h 7m
    £34–47

Dumfries to Dunfermline by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Dunfermline Town via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Kingsgate Centre via Lothian Road and Queensferry Street in around 3h 39m.

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