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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dunfermline is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dunfermline?

The distance between Exeter and Dunfermline is 415 miles. The road distance is 457.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Dunfermline without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 39m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Exeter to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dunfermline bus from?

Exeter to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dunfermline train from?

Exeter to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dunfermline is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 39m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 13h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Exeter to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Exeter to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Dunfermline train arrive?

Exeter to Dunfermline train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dunfermline is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Exeter to Dunfermline.

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

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Exeter to Dunfermline - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Dunfermline by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 50m
£64–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
13h 22m
£37–91
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 39m
£146–310
Drive 455.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dunfermline455.2 mi
7h 29m
£114–164
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
4h 11m
£105–242
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 6m
£69–161
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
6h 50m
£130–280
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 49m
£69–242
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
6h 58m
£102–270
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 50m
£74–582
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
15h 20m
£38–98

Exeter to Dunfermline by train

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8h 39mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dunfermline Town via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 13h 22m.

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