There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Fife by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
4h 10m£58–104Drive 115.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Fifecar 115.2 mi
2h 22m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 34mTrain
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 11m£38–63Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 42m£38–65
Dumfries to Fife by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Fife is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Fife is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Fife. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Fife. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cupar via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Dumfries and Fife is 176 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Fife without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Dumfries to Fife, including transfers.
Dumfries to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Fife is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Fife, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Cupar via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Cupar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Court to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Dumfries to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Fife is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Dumfries to Fife.
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