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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dunfermline is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 34m.

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 46m and costs £60 - £160.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 46m and costs £150 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 13h 27m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 20m 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?

There are 2515+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

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 Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 46m
£150–312
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
13h 34m
£41–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 27m
£59–84
Drive 384.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dunfermlinecar 384.1 mi
7h 20m
£94–136
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 46m
£60–153
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
8h 33m
£191–592
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 39m
£95–283
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 3m
£61–166
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 50m
£156–419
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 43m
£76–304

Cardiff to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 393 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 27m.

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