How to travel from Dunfermline to Dundee

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Compare train and bus for Dunfermline to Dundee

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč248 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč248, while a train costs an average of Kč538.

Distance: 32 miles (53 km)

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Driving

Kč538

Average price

Kč248

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Cheapest

Kč1230

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 40m

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Fastest

1h 10m

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30m

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1h 47m

Average total duration

1h 17m

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30m

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1h 1m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Scotrail

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dunfermline to Dundee is a bus with an average price of Kč248.

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

A bus is Kč289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Dundee costing on average Kč538.

The fastest way to travel from Dunfermline to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dunfermline and Dundee including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dunfermline to Dundee among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around Kč538 compared to roughly Kč1230 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč692. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Dunfermline to Dundee

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 PM1h15
    Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride
    1:40 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    1941One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 PM1h15
    Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride
    1:40 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    1941One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 PM1h15
    Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride
    1:40 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    1941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailW68717 · L87580
    1:04 PM1h19
    Dunfermline City (DFE)
    2:23 PMDundee station (DEE)
    3411One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailW68705 · L87570
    12:03 PM1h19
    Dunfermline City (DFE)
    1:22 PMDundee station (DEE)
    3411One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailW68696 · L87552
    10:04 AM1h19
    Dunfermline City (DFE)
    11:23 AMDundee station (DEE)
    3411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM1h15
    Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride
    10:35 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    1941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 PM1h15
    Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride
    12:20 AMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    1941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 PM1h15
    Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride
    4:20 PMDundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)
    1941One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dunfermline to Dundee

Travel to Dundee 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 Dunfermline to Dundee.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dunfermline and Dundee including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dunfermline to Dundee is a bus with an average price of Kč248.

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

A bus is Kč289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Dundee costing on average Kč538.

The fastest way to travel from Dunfermline to Dundee is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Dundee take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

The distance from Dunfermline to Dundee is approximately 32 miles (53 km).
The average frequency per day from Dunfermline to Dundee is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunfermline and Dundee 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 Dunfermline to Dundee:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dunfermline City (DFE) and arrive in Dundee station (DEE).
  • Buses mostly depart from Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride and arrive in Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dunfermline to Dundee, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dundee by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Dundee by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dunfermline to Dundee:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dunfermline to Dundee often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Ingliston, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dundee and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dundee to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dundee, you can explore the Dundee Contemporary Arts for art exhibitions and cinema, visit Camperdown Wildlife Centre to see native and exotic animals, relax at Broughty Ferry Beach, and stargaze at the Mills Observatory. Don't miss a stroll along the Dundee Waterfront for shops, restaurants, and scenic views. Key sights include the V&A Dundee, Discovery Point, The McManus, Dundee Law, and Verdant Works.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Dundee allows you to explore its key attractions, including the V&A Dundee, RRS Discovery, and the Dundee Contemporary Arts center, while also enjoying the vibrant local culture and dining experiences.

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