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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 14h 36m.

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 8m and costs £65 - £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 London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

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 Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

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 which takes 7h 58m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dunfermline train arrive?

Bournemouth to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo 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?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

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 13m
£96–221
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 55m
£32–87
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 58m
£78–246
Drive 444 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermlinecar 444 mi
7h 52m
£108–155
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 28m
£89–268
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 8m
£67–260
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 25m
£54–201
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
6h 2m
£76–214
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 51m
£66–221
Train via Birmingham
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 8m
£72–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
14h 36m
£42–82

Bournemouth to Dunfermline by train, subway, and foot

127Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Dunfermline Town via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Kingsgate Centre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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