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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dunfermline to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 53 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to Dundee:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Dundee costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £34. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Dundee from Dunfermline by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dunfermline to Dundee is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dundee are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, St Andrews and Stirling. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dundee on Omio.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunfermline to Dundee:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunfermline to Dundee costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 47m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunfermline and Dundee as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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