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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Durham to Dunfermline?

The distance between Durham and Dunfermline is 154 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Durham to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Dunfermline bus from?

Durham to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand G.

Where do I catch the Durham to Dunfermline train from?

Durham to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Durham to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Durham to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Durham to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham to Dunfermline train arrive?

Durham to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Dunfermline is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Durham to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Durham to Dunfermline - 3 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
2h 46m
£52–99
Drive 138 mi
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1. Drive from Durham to Dunfermlinecar 138 mi
2h 54m
£35–51
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to John Dobson Streetbus 21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kingsgate Centrebus X55
5h 23m

Durham to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 153.3 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Dunfermline Town via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Kingsgate Centre via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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