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Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries
Award-winning museum and gallery exploring Dunfermline's royal, industrial, and Carnegie history. The city's essential cultural visit.
Take a bus from Edinburgh to Dunfermline and enjoy the approximately 13 miles (21 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Dunfermline.
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Operator Ember | Departure Time 07:16AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:46AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 10:41AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:16AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:17AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:46AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:11PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 03:11PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:51PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:11PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:11PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:51PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:11PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:11PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:12PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:31PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:51PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:26PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:56PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:13PM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €0 |
Discover the best of Dunfermline — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dunfermline trip today.
Award-winning museum and gallery exploring Dunfermline's royal, industrial, and Carnegie history. The city's essential cultural visit.
Historic house beside the abbey with heritage rooms and changing exhibitions. It offers intimate insight into old Dunfermline life.
Volunteer-run naval museum on a former Royal Navy base nearby. Excellent for Cold War, maritime, and dockyard history enthusiasts.
Historic public park with gardens, peacocks, and palace views. The town's best-loved green space and a top place for a relaxed walk.
Historic quarter around the abbey, palace, and old houses. The best area for absorbing the city's royal and medieval atmosphere.
Main shopping and civic street linking key heritage sights. Useful for orienting yourself while experiencing everyday city life.
A rich meat broth with barley, root vegetables and beef or mutton. A classic Scottish farmhouse soup still found on local menus in Fife.
Smoked haddock poached in milk, then mixed with mashed potato and butter. It is a beloved Scottish fish dish often served in coastal Fife.
Minced sheep offal with oats, suet and spices, cooked in a casing. Scotland's national dish and a staple at traditional suppers.
Refined restaurant within a country house hotel near Dunfermline, known for polished service and seasonal Scottish produce.
Popular steakhouse and grill in central Dunfermline, known for quality beef, hearty Scottish dishes and a lively casual setting.
Established gastropub serving Scottish and British classics, cask ales and comfort food in a relaxed historic inn atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and meals are usually below Edinburgh, while rail links and local buses keep sightseeing and day trips fairly manageable.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually just small change.
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Halbeath Park and Ride -> Dunfermline Bus Station
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