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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dunfermline is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dunfermline?

The distance between Manchester and Dunfermline is 236 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Manchester to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunfermline bus from?

Manchester to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dunfermline train from?

Manchester to Dunfermline train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dunfermline is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Manchester to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Dunfermline train arrive?

Manchester to Dunfermline train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dunfermline is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Manchester to Dunfermline.

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

Book your Manchester to Dunfermline train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2703+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Manchester to Dunfermline - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
3h 58m
£82–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
5h 42m
£27–46
Drive 227.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Dunfermlinecar 227.3 mi
4h
£56–81
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 17m
£58–176
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£83–146
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 30m
£71–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 52m
£74–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 7m
£77–216

Manchester to Dunfermline by train

52Weekly Trains

3h 58mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Dunfermline.

Launch map view

Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 5h 42m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.