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Compare train and bus for Burntisland to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burntisland to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Burntisland to Edinburgh:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burntisland to Edinburgh costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Burntisland to Edinburgh:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burntisland to Edinburgh costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burntisland and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burntisland station (BTS) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Stagecoach East Scotland to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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