The cheapest and fastest coaches from Aberdeen to Dunfermline
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Aberdeen to Dunfermline is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Dunfermline will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 buses that leave Aberdeen for Dunfermline every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Aberdeen to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 145 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Aberdeen to Dunfermline bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Dunfermline coaches for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:10 Aberdeen | 2h40 | 21:50 Dunfermline | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Aberdeen | 2h40 | 23:10 Dunfermline | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 14:30 Aberdeen | 4h45 | 19:15 Dunfermline | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Aberdeen to Dunfermline
Buses from Aberdeen to Dunfermline run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 145 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 145 km |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach North Scotland from Aberdeen to DunfermlineYou can travel by bus between Aberdeen to Dunfermline with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach North Scotland for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Aberdeen to Dunfermline coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Dunfermline by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunfermline, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Aberdeen, Guild Street, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
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