How to travel from Dundee to Dunfermline

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Compare train and bus for Dundee to Dunfermline

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Dunfermline 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 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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€8

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€25

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1h 49m

Average total duration

1h 19m

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1h 38m

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1h 8m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Dundee to Dunfermline

How to get from Dundee to Dunfermline by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dundee to Dunfermline is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:55PM1h20
Dundee
08:15PMDunfermline
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:55PM1h20
Dundee
08:15PMDunfermline
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:55PM1h15
Dundee
12:10AMDunfermline
$111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:55PM1h20
Dundee
04:15PMDunfermline
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dundee to Dunfermline

Travel to Dunfermline easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dundee to Dunfermline.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dundee and Dunfermline including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dundee to Dunfermline is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Dunfermline:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Dunfermline costing on average $32 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Dundee to Dunfermline is by train with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Dunfermline take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

The distance from Dundee to Dunfermline is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Dundee to Dunfermline is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Dunfermline as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dundee to Dunfermline:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Dunfermline City (DFE).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dundee to Dunfermline, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Dunfermline by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember to go to Dunfermline by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dundee to Dunfermline:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dundee to Dunfermline often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ingliston, Aberdeen, Inverness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dunfermline and these popular destinations at a great price.

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