The average train between Colchester and Dunfermline takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Dunfermline station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Colchester to Dunfermline train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Dunfermline train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Colchester to Dunfermline train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Dunfermline is 545.3 km. The road distance is 741 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Dunfermline Town via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 37m.