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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £130 and takes 14h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Reading, Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Dunfermline?

The distance between Bournemouth and Dunfermline is 403 miles. The road distance is 446.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 57m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus from?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dunfermline train from?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to train via London which takes 7h 57m and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunfermline train arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Dunfermline is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Bournemouth to Dunfermline - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 10m
£96–221
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 56m
£42–123
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 57m
£93–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
14h 5m
£45–115
Drive 444 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermlinecar 444 mi
7h 52m
£107–155
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 24m
£89–267
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
4h 5m
£62–260
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 54m
£74–215
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 22m
£54–201
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 47m
£65–221
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 6m
£72–334

Bournemouth to Dunfermline by train and subway

133Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline.

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Distance: 400.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dunfermline Town via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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