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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £15 - £55 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Preston to Dunfermline?

The distance between Preston and Dunfermline is 205 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £25 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Preston to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunfermline bus from?

Preston to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dunfermline train from?

Preston to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Preston to Dunfermline is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £25 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £55 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Preston to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Dunfermline train arrive?

Preston to Dunfermline train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dunfermline is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Preston to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Preston to Dunfermline - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 27m
£26–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
5h 23m
£16–55
Drive 196.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dunfermline196.2 mi
3h 23m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 6m
£80–171
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Preston to StirlingLondon Euston - Inverness
5h 21m
£67–86
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 9m
£89–225
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 47m
£58–180

Preston to Dunfermline by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 5h 23m.

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