The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Dunfermline
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
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.
To travel from Sheffield to Dunfermline you need to make at least one 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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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:21 Sheffield | 5h11 | 14:32 Dunfermline | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:21 Sheffield | 5h06 | 15:27 Dunfermline | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:21 Sheffield | 5h07 | 16:28 Dunfermline | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:21 Sheffield | 5h06 | 17:27 Dunfermline | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:21 Sheffield | 5h06 | 18:27 Dunfermline | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Dunfermline
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.
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 |
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.
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Dunfermline
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus 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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