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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 7m faster (33m by train vs 40m by car) and roughly €31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€9 vs €40). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Dunfermline
How to get from Edinburgh to Dunfermline by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dunfermline is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W6878910:16 AM0h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:46 AMDunfermline City (DFE)€91One-way0 transfers
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- W6878910:16 AM0h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:46 AMDunfermline City (DFE)€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W6878910:16 AM0h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:46 AMDunfermline City (DFE)€91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W687629:45 AM0h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:17 AMDunfermline City (DFE)€91One-way0 transfers
- W687568:45 AM0h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:17 AMDunfermline City (DFE)€91One-way0 transfers
- W6880710:42 AM0h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:16 AMDunfermline City (DFE)€91One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Dunfermline.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Dunfermline as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Dunfermline City (DFE).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Dunfermline by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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