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Compare train and coach for Dunfermline to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 21 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
Buses from Dunfermline to Edinburgh run on average 50 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 49 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 21 km distance in 38m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 38m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach East Scotland from Dunfermline to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Dunfermline to Edinburgh with Stagecoach East Scotland for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dunfermline to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunfermline to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dunfermline and Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- Bus: 100, 200
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