Cardiff to Dunfermline Trains

Cardiff to Dunfermline trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dunfermline takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train 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.

8h 8m
Duration: 393 mi
Distance: £157
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 30m

£133–214

Cardiff to Dunfermline train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:51 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 6:32 AM
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14h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:53 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:53 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:53 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:53 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:53 PM
7h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Cardiff to Dunfermline trains

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Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Dunfermline train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:53 AM → 2:52 PM

9:53 AM → 4:50 PM

11:53 AM → 6:51 PM

1:53 PM → 8:46 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM

11:40 AM → 6:50 PM

1:55 PM → 9:42 PM

3:56 PM → 6:32 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM

7:53 AM → 2:51 PM

9:53 AM → 4:50 PM

11:53 AM → 6:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM

7:53 AM → 2:51 PM

9:53 AM → 4:50 PM

11:53 AM → 6:53 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM

7:53 AM → 2:51 PM

9:53 AM → 4:50 PM

11:53 AM → 6:53 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM

7:53 AM → 2:51 PM

9:53 AM → 4:50 PM

11:53 AM → 6:53 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:52 PM

7:53 AM → 2:51 PM

9:53 AM → 4:50 PM

11:53 AM → 6:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunfermline, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

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Alternative transport options

3:56 PM → 6:32 AM
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