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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Dunfermline Town via York and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Derby to Dunfermline?

The distance between Derby and Dunfermline is 308 miles. The road distance is 279.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Dunfermline without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Derby to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dunfermline bus from?

Derby to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dunfermline train from?

Derby to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Derby to Dunfermline is to train via York which takes 4h 46m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Derby to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Derby to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Dunfermline train arrive?

Derby to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Derby to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dunfermline is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Derby to Dunfermline.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Dunfermline?

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Derby 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 via York
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 46m
£106–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 52m
£29–71
Drive 277.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dunfermlinecar 277.5 mi
5h 9m
£68–99
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 5m
£65–150
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 16m
£160–225
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
10h
£55–137
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 20m
£68–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 50m
£155–392
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 30m
£92–200
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 50m
£118–251

Derby to Dunfermline by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.9 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Dunfermline Town via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Kingsgate Centre via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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