The average train between London and Dunfermline takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
London to Dunfermline train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Dunfermline train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your London to Dunfermline train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London and Dunfermline is 552.5 km. The road distance is 654 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m.