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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Portlethen is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Portlethen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Portlethen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Old Fire Station and arriving at The Square via Park & Ride and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Portlethen?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Portlethen via Inverkeithing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Portlethen?

The distance between Dunfermline and Portlethen is 111 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Portlethen without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Dunfermline to Portlethen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Portlethen bus from?

Dunfermline to Portlethen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Portlethen train from?

Dunfermline to Portlethen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverkeithing station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Portlethen?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Portlethen is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Portlethen bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Portlethen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Portlethen train arrive?

Dunfermline to Portlethen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portlethen station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Portlethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Portlethen is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Dunfermline to Portlethen.

Where can I stay near Portlethen?

There are 645+ hotels available in Portlethen.

Dunfermline to Portlethen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Portlethentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 18m
£47–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 52m
£17–26
Drive 98.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Portlethencar 98.8 mi
1h 49m
£24–35
Train via Dundee
1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Portlethentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
4h 11m
£44–94
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Portlethenbus Ember
4h 45m
£19–30

Dunfermline to Portlethen by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverkeithing to Portlethen once daily. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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