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Compare train and bus for Dunfermline to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 €13, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dunfermline to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Dunfermline to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to Glasgow:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Glasgow costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 57m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dunfermline to Glasgow
How to get from Dunfermline to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunfermline to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM 2h40 Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride 12:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM 2h40 Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride 12:25 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W68654 · C1475110:30 AM 1h19 Dunfermline City (DFE) 11:49 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
W68693 · C147459:13 AM 1h23 Dunfermline City (DFE) 10:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
W68697 · C1475010:05 AM 1h33 Dunfermline City (DFE) 11:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
W68647 · C147479:32 AM 1h35 Dunfermline City (DFE) 11:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM 2h40 Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride 1:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM 2h15 Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride 2:50 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM 2h20 Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride 3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to Glasgow:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Glasgow costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunfermline and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dunfermline City (DFE) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
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