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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dunfermline is to train and bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Chester to Dunfermline?

The distance between Chester and Dunfermline is 250 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chester to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dunfermline train from?

Chester to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or fly from Chester to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Chester to Dunfermline is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Chester to Dunfermline train arrive?

Chester to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Chester to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dunfermline is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Chester to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2515+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Chester to Dunfermline - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£91–227
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
7h 53m
£32–56
Drive 247.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dunfermlinecar 247.6 mi
4h 21m
£61–88
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 42m
£71–170
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
6h 38m
£46–122
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 11m
£80–172
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 16m
£68–236
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 32m
£68–249

Chester to Dunfermline by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–200 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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