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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £249.
Distance: 299 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £249 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dunfermline:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dunfermline costing on average £79.
A coach is £180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dunfermline costing on average £249.
Other travel options to Dunfermline take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Coach takes on average 14h 50m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (4h 11m by train vs 4h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Dunfermline from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Dunfermline is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dunfermline are Edinburgh, North Queensferry, Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dunfermline on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dunfermline:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dunfermline costing on average £79.
A coach is £180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dunfermline costing on average £249.
Other travel options to Dunfermline take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Coach takes on average 14h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Dunfermline as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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