The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 18 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
6:480h36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:24Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
7:480h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:25Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
8:490h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:27Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
9:490h38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:27Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
10:500h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:25Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
10:500h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:25Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
12:500h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:25Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
16:490h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:24Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
18:550h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:30Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
19:490h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:24Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)£151One-way0 changes
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W68789 | On time 10:16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h34 | 10:50 Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68807 | On time 10:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h38 | 11:20 Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68795 | On time 11:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h37 | 11:55 Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68822 | On time 11:48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h37 | 12:25 Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68801 | On time 12:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h37 | 12:57 Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68830 | On time 12:46 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h38 | 13:24 Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 36m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 6:46 |
Last train 21:51 |
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL) 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 Queen Margaret (DFL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Dunfermline Queen Margaret (DFL)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 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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