York to Dunfermline by train

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Overview: trains from York to Dunfermline

Find the key information for travelling by train from York to Dunfermline, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:25 View journey
Last train 20:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 279
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey US$62.50 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 40m
Train operators 5

York to Dunfermline by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from York to Dunfermline? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 279 kilometres.

Train cost from York to Dunfermline

Ready to book tickets from York to Dunfermline? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between York and Dunfermline typically run US$62.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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York to Dunfermline departure frequency and train timetable

With 34 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 21 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:25 and the last one is at 20:57. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:35, with the last one at 20:52.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from York to Dunfermline?

On this route spanning 279 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Booking time frame: York to Dunfermline trains

Tickets for travel to Dunfermline along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your York to Dunfermline travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Dunfermline.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Dunfermline

Want to know more about your journey from York to Dunfermline? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from York to Dunfermline covers 279 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.