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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 22m.

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 18m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chester to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dunfermline bus from?

Chester to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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, bus or fly from Chester to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Chester to Dunfermline is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Chester to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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 18m 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 2426+ 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 HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m
£39–136
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester PiccadillyLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 29m
£37–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
6h 22m
£39–56
Drive 247.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dunfermline247.6 mi
4h 18m
£62–90
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 40m
£84–199
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 10m
£84–196
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 14m
£74–164
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 29m
£78–167

Chester to Dunfermline by train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 6h 22m.

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