The average train between Middlesbrough and Dunfermline takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Middlesbrough to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Dunfermline train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Dunfermline is 217.8 km. The road distance is 305 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.