The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for Dunfermline every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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 Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:32 Edinburgh Airport | 0h19 | 09:51 Dunfermline | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline
Trains from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline run on average 14 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:27, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 19m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 09:27 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and Dunfermline from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunfermline, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Airport and Dunfermline
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 19:45 Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 2, subway and steep ramp to platform 1. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 11
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1 - Opens between 07:00 and 18:00 Platform 2 - Opens between 06:45 and 19:45
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Station car park (disabled spaces) off of St. Margarets drive - KY12 7HT.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 5
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park at the entrance to Platform 2
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