The cheapest and fastest trains from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
3
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 $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 trains that leave Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 39 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.






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 bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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€10 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:02 AM Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0h39 | 7:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:54 AM Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0h34 | 8:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:02 PM Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0h37 | 1:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 17:06. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 17:06 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $8 (€7). 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)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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