The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dundee to Dunfermline
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dundee to Dunfermline is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Dunfermline will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 buses that leave Dundee 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 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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 train and coach for Dundee to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dundee to Dunfermline bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee 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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![]() | 20:35 Dundee | 1h15 | 21:50 Dunfermline | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 13:55 Dundee | 1h20 | 15:15 Dunfermline | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dundee to Dunfermline
Buses from Dundee to Dunfermline run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:50, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 53 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 53 km |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 02:50 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember from Dundee to DunfermlineYou can travel by bus between Dundee to Dunfermline with FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Ember for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dundee to Dunfermline coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee 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 Dundee, Seagate Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (308 m) 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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