The average train between Holyhead and Dunfermline takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 every 4 hours between Holyhead and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Holyhead to Dunfermline train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Dunfermline train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Holyhead to Dunfermline train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Holyhead and Dunfermline is 316.1 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Dunfermline Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket in around 6h 56m.