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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Dunfermline is 276 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Dunfermline bus from?

Scunthorpe to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Dunfermline train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £260 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Dunfermline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Dunfermline is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Scunthorpe to Dunfermline.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 50m
£63–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park & Ridebus Ukn11
9h 54m
£38–58
Drive 248.9 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Dunfermlinecar 248.9 mi
4h 47m
£63–91
Fly Humberside Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane HUY - EDI
9h 11m
£56–260
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 39m
£128–205
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 57m
£86–198
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 17m
£90–251
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
7h 15m
£93–226
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
7h 19m
£83–205

Scunthorpe to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 274.2 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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