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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 21 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Dunfermline
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Buses from Edinburgh to Dunfermline run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 21 km distance in 40m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach East Scotland from Edinburgh to DunfermlineYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Dunfermline with Stagecoach East Scotland for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stagecoach East Scotland
FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Dunfermline
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Dunfermline by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunfermline, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Dunfermline
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
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