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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Penzance is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 19h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Penzance is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Penzance?

The distance between Dunfermline and Penzance is 450 miles. The road distance is 563.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs £280 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Dunfermline to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Penzance bus from?

Dunfermline to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Penzance train from?

Dunfermline to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Penzance?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Penzance is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs £280 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 19h 8m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Penzance bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Penzance bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Penzance is 564 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Dunfermline to Penzance.

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Dunfermline to Penzance - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dunfermline to Penzance by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 6m
£79–263
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance
12h 14m
£287–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
19h 8m
£85–145
Drive 560.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Penzancecar 560.6 mi
9h 34m
£140–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
7h 54m
£156–410
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 35m
£96–250
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 Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 17m
£126–290
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
14h 40m
£207–405

Dunfermline to Penzance by train

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Distance: 447.9 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £280–420 and the journey takes 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 19h 8m.

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