The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 1 trains that leave Middlesbrough 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 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Middlesbrough to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 218 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£50 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Middlesbrough to Dunfermline train times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Dunfermline trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:48 Middlesbrough | 3h35 | 23:23 Dunfermline | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:24 Middlesbrough | 3h26 | 23:50 Dunfermline | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:49 Middlesbrough | 10h01 | 06:50 Dunfermline | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline
Trains from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 218 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 218 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 06:26 |
Last train 19:48 |
Train companies: LNER, Northern Rail (3) from Middlesbrough to Dunfermline trainsLNER, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Middlesbrough and Dunfermline from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Middlesbrough to Dunfermline train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Dunfermline
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 19:45 Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1 - Opens between 07:00 and 18:00 Platform 2 - Opens between 06:45 and 19:45
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station car park (disabled spaces) off of St. Margarets drive - KY12 7HT.
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