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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dunfermline is to fly and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dunfermline is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Dublin to Dunfermline?

The distance between Dublin and Dunfermline is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Dunfermline without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dublin to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Dunfermline bus from?

Dublin to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Dublin to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2479+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Dublin to Dunfermline - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Dunfermline by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
4h 29m
£48–148
Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 41m
£42–202
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
10h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunfermlinecar
6h 32m
£83–122
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 40m
£58–150
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
6h 8m
£60–119
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 41m
£46–137
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
11h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
11h 23m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Dunfermline.

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dunfermline, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dunfermline. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, then take the train to Dunfermline Town. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Bus Station via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 10h 41m.

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