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Compare bus and train for Perth to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perth to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 38m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 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 Perth to Dunfermline by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Perth 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 Perth to Dunfermline:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Dunfermline costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Dunfermline take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perth and Dunfermline as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Perth station (PTH) and arrive in Dunfermline City (DFE).
- Buses mostly depart from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride and arrive in Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dunfermline by bus.
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Dunfermline by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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