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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 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Dunfermline take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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