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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dunfermline is to ferry and fly which costs £45 - £170 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Dunfermline?

The distance between Holyhead and Dunfermline is 335 miles. The road distance is 328.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Holyhead to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Dunfermline train from?

Holyhead to Dunfermline train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Dunfermline train arrive?

Holyhead to Dunfermline train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Dunfermline is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Holyhead to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 1410+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Holyhead to Dunfermline - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, ferry, 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
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m
£121–209
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
7h 52m
£46–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
9h 47m
£74–186
Drive 326.9 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Dunfermlinecar 326.9 mi
5h 39m
£81–116
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
7h 45m
£129–233
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
7h 48m
£98–241
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 39m
£98–224
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
4. Take the train from Dundee to Inverkeithingtrain
9h 44m
£152–382

Holyhead to Dunfermline by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Dunfermline.

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Distance: 333.3 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Dunfermline Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket in around 6h 56m.

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