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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £60 - £95 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from St Leonard's Church and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Bournemouth via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Bournemouth?

The distance between Dunfermline and Bournemouth is 403 miles. The road distance is 445.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Bournemouth train from?

Dunfermline to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Bournemouth train arrive?

Dunfermline to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Bournemouth is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Dunfermline to Bournemouth.

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

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Dunfermline to Bournemouth - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Dunfermline to Bournemouth by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 27m
£101–222
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
4h 45m
£40–170
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
8h
£173–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn13 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
13h 23m
£62–100
Drive 442.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Bournemouthcar 442.9 mi
7h 51m
£110–158
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 18m
£63–229
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 26m
£86–212
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 2m
£93–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 3m
£130–387
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 16m
£191–360
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
14h 40m
£61–94

Dunfermline to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 401 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Bournemouth via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Leonard's Church to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 13h 23m.

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