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Compare coach and train for Dunfermline to Darlington
The cheapest option from Dunfermline to Darlington is coach, with an average price of £36. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Darlington among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 210 km
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£144 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest option |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dunfermline to Darlington
Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Dunfermline to Darlington, including direct trains, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £114 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Lowest ticket price £114 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 6:55 |
Last train 19:23 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: ScotRail from Dunfermline to Darlington trainsScotRail trains will get you between Dunfermline and Darlington from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dunfermline to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunfermline to Darlington by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dunfermline and Darlington
Most Dunfermline to Darlington trains use the Dunfermline City to Darlington station pair. Use this guide to compare Dunfermline and Darlington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dunfermline station do trains to Darlington leave from?
Getting to Dunfermline City from Dunfermline city centre
Dunfermline City train station facilities and services
Dunfermline City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dunfermline City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dunfermline City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dunfermline City. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dunfermline City: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dunfermline City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunfermline City: 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.
Getting to Dunfermline Queen Margaret from Dunfermline city centre
Dunfermline Queen Margaret is 2 km from Dunfermline city centre. Public transport options include:
Dunfermline Queen Margaret train station facilities and services
Dunfermline Queen Margaret has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 5, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Darlington station do trains from Dunfermline arrive at?
Getting to Darlington from Darlington city centre
Darlington train station facilities and services
Darlington has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Darlington.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Darlington.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Darlington.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Darlington: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Darlington: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Darlington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones, Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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