The average train between Prestwick and Dunfermline takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Prestwick to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
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The distance between Prestwick and Dunfermline is 96.2 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 19m.