4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dunfermline to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunfermline to Edinburgh will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 6 trains that leave Dunfermline for Edinburgh on Mon, Dec 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dunfermline to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Edinburgh 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 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 21 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€9 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dunfermline to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Dunfermline to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:43 PM Dunfermline | 0h38 | 7:21 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
| Y68200 | On time 6:26 AM Dunfermline City (DFE) | 0h35 | 7:01 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C05947 | On time 7:06 AM Dunfermline City (DFE) | 0h32 | 7:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C05956 | On time 7:22 AM Dunfermline City (DFE) | 0h37 | 7:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y68176 | On time 7:39 AM Dunfermline City (DFE) | 0h37 | 8:16 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66557 | On time 8:05 AM Dunfermline City (DFE) | 0h36 | 8:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y68130 | On time 8:25 AM Dunfermline City (DFE) | 0h41 | 9:06 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dunfermline to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 31m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 06:18 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Dunfermline to Edinburgh trainsScotRail trains will get you between Dunfermline and Edinburgh from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunfermline to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Dunfermline, you have various train station options to start your route from including Dunfermline City and Dunfermline Queen Margaret. When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your route in train stations like Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Dunfermline City, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
ParkingAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park at the entrance to Platform 2
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 19:45 Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1 - Opens between 07:00 and 18:00 Platform 2 - Opens between 06:45 and 19:45
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station car park (disabled spaces) off of St. Margarets drive - KY12 7HT.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: No
- 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 single platform
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Milton Road East-West bound
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: No
- 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
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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