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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe is to bus and train which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Scunthorpe via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Dunfermline and Scunthorpe is 276 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Scunthorpe train from?

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

Train or fly from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £290 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Dunfermline to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Scunthorpe is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe.

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

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Where can I stay near Scunthorpe?

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Dunfermline to Scunthorpe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dunfermline to Scunthorpe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 49m
£63–184
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
8h 53m
£42–66
Drive 248.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Scunthorpecar 248.4 mi
4h 48m
£62–89
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Humberside Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane EDI - HUY
6h 32m
£62–283
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
6h 58m
£129–210
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
6h 6m
£86–189
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
6h 13m
£89–262
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
6h 56m
£92–241
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpetrain
7h 25m
£84–201

Dunfermline to Scunthorpe by train

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Distance: 274.2 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £80–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, KLM flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Humberside Airport (HUY) 4 times a day.

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