The average train between Dunfermline and Selby takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline to Selby. 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 Dunfermline and Selby. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Selby at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Selby. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Selby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Dunfermline to Selby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Dunfermline to Selby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Dunfermline to Selby train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunfermline and Selby is 296.8 km. The road distance is 386 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.