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 - £100 and takes 12h 2m.

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 17m and costs £110 - £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 12h 2m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

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 which takes 8h 50m and costs £160 - £600.

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 which takes 8h 50m and costs £160 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 4h 17m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley 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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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2400+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

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

There are 10 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
£64–169
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 RoadX24 / ...
12h 2m
£36–99
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 50m
£160–593
Drive 455.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dunfermline455.2 mi
7h 29m
£114–165
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
4h 17m
£110–242
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 5m
£65–180
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 48m
£137–284
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
£67–239
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
9h 33m
£109–338
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 18m
£41–99

Exeter to Dunfermline by train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 412.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–600 and the journey takes 7h 40m. 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 12h 2m.

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