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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £12 - £27 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

The distance between Sunderland and Dunfermline is 152 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £16 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dunfermline bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dunfermline train from?

Sunderland to Dunfermline train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £16 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Sunderland to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Sunderland to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Dunfermline train arrive?

Sunderland to Dunfermline train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Dunfermline is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Sunderland to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Sunderland to Dunfermline - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline TownEdinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
3h 17m
£17–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kingsgate CentreX55
4h 14m
£12–27
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Dunfermline136.1 mi
2h 53m
£34–49
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX55
4h 46m
£19–34

Sunderland to Dunfermline by subway and train

129Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.6 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a subway from Sunderland to Dunfermline Town via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Kingsgate Centre via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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