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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Bath to Dunfermline?

The distance between Bath and Dunfermline is 351 miles. The road distance is 392.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Dunfermline without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 9m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Bath to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Dunfermline bus from?

Bath to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Dunfermline train from?

Bath to Dunfermline train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Bath to Dunfermline is to train via London which takes 7h 9m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Bath to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Bath to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Dunfermline train arrive?

Bath to Dunfermline train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Dunfermline is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Bath to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Bath to Dunfermline - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bath to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Town
4h 6m
£62–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
12h 26m
£30–74
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 9m
£110–308
Drive 390 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Dunfermline390 mi
6h 42m
£97–140
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
5h 22m
£128–327
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline Town
5h 22m
£67–131
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 19m
£118–392
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 34m
£75–209
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
6h 2m
£100–236
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 5m
£67–212
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 57m
£73–569
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Buildings to Bus Station172
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
15h 4m

Bath to Dunfermline by train and subway

129Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 349 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Dunfermline Town via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 12h 26m.

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