What is the cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar?

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar is to bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar?

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from St Leonard's Church and arriving at High Street via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Dunbar?

The distance between Dunfermline and Dunbar is 45 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dunfermline to Dunbar without a car?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £12 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Dunbar bus from?

Dunfermline to Dunbar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from St Leonard's Church station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Dunbar train from?

Dunfermline to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Dunbar bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Dunbar bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Dunbar train arrive?

Dunfermline to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Dunbar is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Dunfermline to Dunbar.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunfermline to Dunbar?

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

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Dunfermline to Dunbar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline to Dunbar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Town to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cowdenbeath - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 24m
£13–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Leonard's Church to Queensferry Streetbus X55
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus X7 / ...
2h 12m
£8–11
Drive 46.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Dunbarcar 46.6 mi
1h 7m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dunfermline to Dunbartaxi 46.6 mi
1h 7m
£95–120

Dunfermline to Dunbar by train

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Distance: 45.2 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Leonard's Church to High Street via Queensferry Street and Shandwick Place in around 2h 12m.

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