The average train between Liverpool and Dunfermline takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Liverpool to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Liverpool to Dunfermline train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Dunfermline is 297.5 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dunfermline Town via Preston and Haymarket in around 5h 10m.