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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dunfermline?

The distance between Cardiff and Dunfermline is 395 miles. The road distance is 386.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunfermline without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 47m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Cardiff to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunfermline bus from?

Cardiff to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dunfermline train from?

Cardiff to Dunfermline train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dunfermline is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 47m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Dunfermline train arrive?

Cardiff to Dunfermline train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dunfermline is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Cardiff to Dunfermline - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 47m
£79–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
12h 56m
£35–84
Drive 384.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunfermline384.1 mi
7h 16m
£95–137
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 41m
£64–165
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 34m
£60–369
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
13h 26m
£36–101
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Town
4h 42m
£82–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 38m
£75–203
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
5h 56m
£69–168
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 41m
£69–249

Cardiff to Dunfermline by train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dunfermline Town via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 12h 56m.

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