The average train between Dunfermline and Manchester takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunfermline to Manchester. 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 every 4 hours between Dunfermline and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Manchester at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Dunfermline to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Dunfermline to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Dunfermline to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dunfermline and Manchester is 298.5 km. The road distance is 378 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m.