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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dunfermline is to train and bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 13m.

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 36m 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 Chester, Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

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 7h 38m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 Chester station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Dunfermline is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 2450+ 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 ChesterHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m
£56–173
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
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 / ...
12h 13m
£55–109
Drive 326.9 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Dunfermline326.9 mi
5h 36m
£80–116
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
8h 7m
£108–228
Train via Rhyl
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyl
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Oxford Road
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 14m
£63–200
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
8h 17m
£87–243
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 58m
£101–258
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
8h 11m
£99–268

Holyhead to Dunfermline by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 333 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Dunfermline Town via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Haymarket in around 7h 38m.

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