Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£99
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 19 m
Trains on 18 Sept
9
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dunfermline to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunfermline to London will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Dunfermline to London you need to make at least one change.
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W68710Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a flight costs an average of £90.
Distance: 552 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£79 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £150 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to London:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to London costing on average £79.
A coach is £44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunfermline to London costing on average £90.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Coach takes on average 10h 28m.
The journey is about 2h 35m faster (5h 8m by train vs 7h 43m by car) and roughly £70 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£79 vs £150). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dunfermline to London trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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G08186+ G01184+ L87633+ C00194 | Delayed 8:00 8:05Dunfermline City (DFE) | 5h39 | 13:44 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3 changes | |
C02006+ W68638 | Delayed 8:30 8:25Dunfermline City (DFE) | 5h37 | 14:02 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G80049+ W68692 | Delayed 9:00 8:57Dunfermline City (DFE) | 5h14 | 14:11 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
C01942+ W68646 | Delayed 9:30 9:25Dunfermline City (DFE) | 5h36 | 15:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
G80055+ W68696 | Delayed 10:00 10:04Dunfermline City (DFE) | 5h06 | 15:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change |
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Trains from Dunfermline to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 552 km distance in 5h 7m.
Distance 552 km |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 19:26 |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
Vast museum of art, design and performance, loved for fashion, sculpture and major temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian riverside route linking major sights, street performers, markets and excellent views across the Thames.
West End square famous for lions, fountains and events, surrounded by galleries and central to many first-time visits.
Grand royal park with Serpentine lake, broad paths and easy walks to Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
A classic breakfast of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple of British cafés and weekend dining across London.
Pale ale battered fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A long-standing favourite in London pubs and chippies.
Slow-cooked beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potato. This hearty pie is closely associated with East London working-class food culture.
Luxury hotel venue renowned for formal afternoon tea with fine pastries, sandwiches and impeccable service in grand surroundings.
Refined Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, celebrated for polished cooking and a landmark role in London’s modern dining scene.
Historic dining room famed for traditional British pies, roast meats and classic puddings in elegant, old-school surroundings.
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Most Dunfermline to London trains use the Dunfermline City to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare Dunfermline and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Dunfermline City.
Wi-Fi is available at Dunfermline City.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunfermline City: Parking, WC.
Available at Dunfermline City: Bike Parking.
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.
Dunfermline Queen Margaret is 2 km from Dunfermline city centre. Public transport options include:
Dunfermline Queen Margaret has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Parking.
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Bike Parking.
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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
West Hampstead Thameslink is 6 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
West Hampstead Thameslink has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Wet Fish Cafe, The Black Lion
Free.
Ticket office support is available at West Hampstead Thameslink. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Hampstead Thameslink: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at West Hampstead Thameslink: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Hampstead Thameslink: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Langorf Hotel, Holiday Inn Express London - Swiss Cottage, Quality Hotel Hampstead.
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