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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dunfermline is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £140 and takes 16h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dunfermline is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Poole to Dunfermline?

The distance between Poole and Dunfermline is 409 miles. The road distance is 447.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Poole to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dunfermline bus from?

Poole to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dunfermline train from?

Poole to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Poole to Dunfermline is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Poole to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Poole to Dunfermline bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Dunfermline train arrive?

Poole to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dunfermline is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Poole to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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

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

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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 27m
£103–229
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
16h 47m
£42–135
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 13m
£84–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
14h 30m
£46–119
Drive 445.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Dunfermlinecar 445.2 mi
7h 59m
£107–154
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 1m
£103–294
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 39m
£59–208
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 58m
£76–249
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 19m
£94–313
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dunfermline Towntrain
5h 20m
£74–216
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 43m
£74–283

Poole to Dunfermline by bus and train

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10h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Poole to Dunfermline.

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Distance: 406.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dunfermline Town via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Kingsgate Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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