How to get to Dunfermline from Manchester

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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Dunfermline

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, and a coach costs an average of £79.

Distance: 299 km

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£64

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£89

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from Manchester to Dunfermline

How to get to Dunfermline from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Dunfermline is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
15:4015h50
Manchester
07:30Dunfermline
£841One-way
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FlixBus
15:4015h50
Manchester
07:30Dunfermline
£841One-way
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FlixBus
15:4015h50
Manchester
07:30Dunfermline
£841One-way
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FlixBus
15:3016h00
Manchester
07:30Dunfermline
£911One-way
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FAQs: Manchester to Dunfermline

Travel to Dunfermline easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Dunfermline.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Dunfermline. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Dunfermline from Manchester is by taking a train, which costs on average £17.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Dunfermline:

Taking a train costs £12 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £29.

Taking a train costs £61 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £77.

The quickest way to travel to Dunfermline from Manchester is by train, which takes on average 4 h 22 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Dunfermline by coach takes 13 h on average.

Taking a flight requires on average 8 h 20 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 185 miles from Manchester to Dunfermline.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Dunfermline is:

  • Around 1 coach per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Dunfermline as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Manchester to Dunfermline:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Dunfermline:

    • You can travel to Dunfermline from Manchester by coach with FlixBus or Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £29 with FlixBus from Manchester to Dunfermline.
    • You can travel by train between Manchester and Dunfermline with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express, and you can find TransPennine Express Manchester to Dunfermline tickets for £17 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Dunfermline with the following travel companies:

    • You can take a direct coach with.
    • You can take a direct train with.

    Direct services to Dunfermline tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Manchester to Dunfermline often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ingliston, Dundee or Aberdeen. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Manchester and Dunfermline itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Dunfermline and any of these top destinations today!

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