The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Dunfermline
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Dunfermline is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Dunfermline will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Liverpool for Dunfermline every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:134h08Liverpool12:21Dunfermline£281One-way0 changes
8:134h08Liverpool12:21Dunfermline£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a coach costs an average of £55.
Distance: 297 km
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 45m Average total duration 17h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Dunfermline train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Dunfermline trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:13 Liverpool | 4h08 | 12:21 Dunfermline | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool to Dunfermline by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool to Dunfermline.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Dunfermline
Trains from Liverpool to Dunfermline run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 19:26. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 6:26 |
Last train 19:26 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool to Dunfermline trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool and Dunfermline from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool to Dunfermline train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Dunfermline
Most Liverpool to Dunfermline trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Dunfermline City station pair, with some services arriving at Dunfermline Queen Margaret. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Dunfermline train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Which Dunfermline station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
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.
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