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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
299 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Fast trains
To travel from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) you need to make at least one change.

07:393h47
Dunfermline City (DFE)11:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

09:254h01
Dunfermline City (DFE)13:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

11:283h58
Dunfermline City (DFE)15:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

13:273h59
Dunfermline City (DFE)17:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

15:293h57
Dunfermline City (DFE)19:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

07:393h47
Dunfermline City (DFE)11:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

15:293h57
Dunfermline City (DFE)19:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

11:283h58
Dunfermline City (DFE)15:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

13:273h59
Dunfermline City (DFE)17:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change

17:273h59
Dunfermline City (DFE)21:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£911One-way
1 change
Live departures
Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 05:25
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:39 Dunfermline City (DFE) | 3h47 | 11:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:25 Dunfermline City (DFE) | 4h01 | 13:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:28 Dunfermline City (DFE) | 3h58 | 15:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:27 Dunfermline City (DFE) | 3h59 | 17:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:29 Dunfermline City (DFE) | 3h57 | 19:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 15:08 |
Last train 15:08 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Dunfermline City (DFE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Price
£31
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 6m
Cheapest Price
£15
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
ScotRail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest Price
£91
ScotRail frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).

The train distance from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 299 km.
Booking trains from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) covers a distance of 299 km and takes approximately 4h 7m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 15:08.
The cost of a train ticket from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is by train, costing approximately £30.
The last train from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) departs at 15:08.
Trains from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
There is no night train service from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Yes, you can take the train from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
To travel from Dunfermline City (DFE) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dunfermline City (DFE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Dunfermline
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Dunfermline is Dunfermline City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dunfermline City for your trip from Dunfermline to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 19:45 Sunday Closed
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 2, subway and steep ramp to platform 1. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 11
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1 - Opens between 07:00 and 18:00 Platform 2 - Opens between 06:45 and 19:45
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Dunfermline City
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station car park (disabled spaces) off of St. Margarets drive - KY12 7HT.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your journey to Manchester from Dunfermline.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
