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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 44 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.
8:22 AM0h44Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)9:06 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$121One-way0 transfers
- 8:22 AM0h44Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)9:06 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A train is $0.93 (€0.76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Bus takes on average 38m.
The journey is about 4m faster (38m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly $38 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $50 (€41)). 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.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:37 AM Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0h39 | 12:16 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:39 PM Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0h42 | 9:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 8:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $12 (€10). 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 Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Dunfermline City to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Dunfermline City from Dunfermline city centre
Dunfermline City 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
Food and drink options are available at Dunfermline City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dunfermline City.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dunfermline City: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dunfermline City: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Dunfermline Queen Margaret from Dunfermline city centre
Dunfermline Queen Margaret is 2 km from Dunfermline city centre. Public transport options include:
Dunfermline Queen Margaret train station facilities and services
Dunfermline Queen Margaret has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dunfermline Queen Margaret: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. 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, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. 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: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, 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: Yes.
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