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How to get fromMotherwell to Dunfermlineby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Towntrain train Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
    1h 43m
    £20–33

  2. Drive  37.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Dunfermlinecar car 37.7 mi
    50 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2h 4m
    £12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Dunfermlinetaxi taxi 37.7 mi
    50 min
    £160–200

  5. Line 42 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Monklands General Hospitalbus bus 42 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monklands General Hospital to Town Centre Stancesbus bus 347
    3. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3h 8m
    £10–13

Motherwell to Dunfermline by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Dunfermline Town via Haymarket in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 4m.

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