Sheffield to Dunfermline train with Cross Country

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Dunfermline

Showing times and prices for 22 Feb

Cheapest price

£263

Average price

£263

Fastest journey

5 h 6 m

Average duration

5 h 6 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

325 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Dunfermline is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sheffield to Dunfermline will cost around £263 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £263.

Fast trains

To travel from Sheffield to Dunfermline you need to make at least one change.

Cross Country
09:215h11
Sheffield
14:32Dunfermline
£2631One-way
1 change
Cross Country
10:215h06
Sheffield
15:27Dunfermline
£2631One-way
1 change
Cross Country
11:215h07
Sheffield
16:28Dunfermline
£2631One-way
1 change
Cross Country
12:215h06
Sheffield
17:27Dunfermline
£2631One-way
1 change
Cross Country
13:215h06
Sheffield
18:27Dunfermline
£2631One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Sheffield to Dunfermline

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £109.

Distance: 325 km

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Coach
Flight

£68

Average Price

£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£109

Average Price

5h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 40m

Average total duration

6h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 25m

Average total duration

5h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Sheffield to Dunfermline train times

The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Dunfermline trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 23:40
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Cross Country09:21 Sheffield
5h11
14:32 Dunfermline1 change
Cross Country10:21 Sheffield
5h06
15:27 Dunfermline1 change
Cross Country11:21 Sheffield
5h07
16:28 Dunfermline1 change
Cross Country12:21 Sheffield
5h06
17:27 Dunfermline1 change
Cross Country13:21 Sheffield
5h06
18:27 Dunfermline1 change

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Compare prices and tickets Sheffield to Dunfermline by train, coach or flight

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

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22 Feb
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23 Feb
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25 Feb
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26 Feb
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Dunfermline

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Trains from Sheffield to Dunfermline run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 325 km distance in 4h 51m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance
325 km
Average train duration
4h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£61
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
4h 51m
First train
06:26
Last train
19:24
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19

Train companies: Cross Country from Sheffield to Dunfermline trainsCross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Dunfermline from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 24m
Cheapest Price
£249
Cross Country frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Sheffield to Dunfermline train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Dunfermline can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £61, while the average price tends to be around £68.
The train journey from Sheffield to Dunfermline covers a distance of 325 km and takes approximately 4h 51m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Sheffield to Dunfermline is 325 km.
The first train from Sheffield to Dunfermline leaves at 6:26.
The last train from Sheffield to Dunfermline departs at 19:24.
Trains from Sheffield to Dunfermline run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sheffield to Dunfermline.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sheffield to Dunfermline.
To get from Sheffield to Dunfermline, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Dunfermline.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Dunfermline is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Dunfermline City (DFE).
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Dunfermline is by coach, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Dunfermline in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Dunfermline offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Peak District and the rolling hills of southern Scotland, providing a pleasant and visually appealing travel experience.
A day trip from Sheffield to Dunfermline is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 51m each way. However, there are 4 trains per day for this 325 km journey.
To fully explore Dunfermline's historical sites, parks, and cultural attractions, plan for a visit of 2 to 3 days.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Dunfermline.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Dunfermline

Sheffield
Dunfermline
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip from Sheffield to Dunfermline.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.

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