What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline is to train and bus which costs £24 - £90 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Dunfermline?

The distance between Barnsley and Dunfermline is 274 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Dunfermline bus from?

Barnsley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Dunfermline train from?

Barnsley to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £75 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Barnsley to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Barnsley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Barnsley to Dunfermline train arrive?

Barnsley to Dunfermline train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Dunfermline is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Barnsley to Dunfermline.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Dunfermline?

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2407+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Barnsley to Dunfermline - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Barnsley to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 49m
£54–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 28m
£21–74
Drive 232.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Dunfermline232.7 mi
4h 26m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 52m
£86–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to LeedsSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
8h 15m
£25–88
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 32m
£75–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 47m
£73–205

Barnsley to Dunfermline by train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.5 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Dunfermline Town via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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