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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £17 - £60 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

The distance between Sunderland and Dunfermline is 152 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dunfermline bus from?

Sunderland to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dunfermline train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Sunderland to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Dunfermline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Dunfermline is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Sunderland to Dunfermline.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland 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 51m
£47–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kingsgate Centrebus X55
4h 13m
£18–59
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunfermlinecar 136.1 mi
2h 54m
£34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X55
4h 7m
£29–60

Sunderland to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Dunfermline Town via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Kingsgate Centre via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 13m.

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