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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Dunfermline is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Dunfermline Town via King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Brighton to Dunfermline?

The distance between Brighton and Dunfermline is 463 miles. The road distance is 446.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Brighton to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dunfermline bus from?

Brighton to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dunfermline train from?

Brighton to Dunfermline train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Brighton to Dunfermline is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 14h 8m.

Where does the Brighton to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Dunfermline train arrive?

Brighton to Dunfermline train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Dunfermline is 446 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Brighton to Dunfermline.

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

Book your Brighton to Dunfermline train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2431+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 1m
£80–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
14h 8m
£40–123
Drive 443.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Dunfermlinecar 443.8 mi
8h 31m
£110–158
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
4h 14m
£54–153
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 50m
£81–359
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 50m
£100–289
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 38m
£106–326
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 39m
£115–263
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 28m
£66–194
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 33m
£55–152
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 8m
£105–288

Brighton to Dunfermline by train

136Weekly Trains

7h 1mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Dunfermline.

Launch map view

Distance: 460.1 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Dunfermline Town via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 14h 8m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.