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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 $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to Glasgow:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Glasgow costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 1h 17m 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 · FlixBus12:25 PM2h20Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride2:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM2h20Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride2:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W68654 · C1475110:30 AM1h19Dunfermline City (DFE)11:49 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$321One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W68693 · C147459:13 AM1h23Dunfermline City (DFE)10:36 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$321One-way1 transfer
- W68697 · C1475010:05 AM1h33Dunfermline City (DFE)11:38 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$321One-way1 transfer
- W68689 · C147418:03 AM1h35Dunfermline City (DFE)9:38 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM2h55Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride2:00 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM3h05Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride2:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM3h10Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride4:45 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to Glasgow:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Glasgow costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 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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