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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Dunfermline takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

4h 12m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Chester to Dunfermline train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Dunfermline.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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