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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s role in science, technology and industry, with historic machinery and railway heritage on the oldest surviving passenger railway station site.
Cheapest price
$124
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dunfermline to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunfermline to Manchester will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
It's difficult to get from Dunfermline to Manchester without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. 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 bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $257.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to Manchester:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Manchester costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $241 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunfermline to Manchester costing on average $280 (€231).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Flight takes on average 6h 45m.
The journey is about 51m faster (3h 36m by train vs 4h 27m by car) and roughly $1 (€0.92) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($81 (€67) vs $82 (€68)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dunfermline to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:22 AM Dunfermline | 4h00 | 11:22 AM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:57 AM Dunfermline | 4h24 | 1:21 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:07 AM Dunfermline | 4h14 | 3:21 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Dunfermline | 4h17 | 5:21 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:03 PM Dunfermline | 4h18 | 7:21 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:04 PM Dunfermline | 4h18 | 9:22 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Dunfermline | 4h16 | 11:21 PM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 PM Dunfermline | 9h31 | 9:21 AM Manchester | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dunfermline to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€47) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€47) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 8:22 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but central hotels and nightlife can be pricey.
Service is often included in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small tips are appreciated.
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunfermline to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dunfermline to Manchester trains use the Dunfermline City to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Dunfermline and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dunfermline City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dunfermline City.
Wi-Fi is available at Dunfermline City.
Ticket office support is available at Dunfermline City. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunfermline City: Parking, WC.
Available at Dunfermline City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunfermline City: 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.
Dunfermline Queen Margaret is 2 km from Dunfermline city centre. Public transport options include:
Dunfermline Queen Margaret has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Parking.
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 5, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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