What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from West Percy Street and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from South Shields to Dunfermline?

The distance between South Shields and Dunfermline is 151 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from South Shields to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Dunfermline bus from?

South Shields to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Dunfermline train from?

South Shields to Dunfermline train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from South Shields to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the South Shields to Dunfermline bus arrive?

South Shields to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Dunfermline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Dunfermline is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from South Shields to Dunfermline.

Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2922+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

South Shields to Dunfermline - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 58m
£44–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kingsgate Centrebus X55
4h 47m
£16–27
Drive 134.3 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Dunfermlinecar 134.3 mi
2h 47m
£33–48
Train via South Shields
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 51m
£32–67

South Shields to Dunfermline by subway and train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Dunfermline Town via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Percy Street to Kingsgate Centre via Monument Market Street, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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