The average bus between Cardiff and Dunfermline takes 15h 17m and the fastest bus takes 14h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Dunfermline. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 15h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dunfermline? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
Cardiff to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Approach Road station.
The distance between Cardiff and Dunfermline is 510.9 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 10h 56m.