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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Dunfermline?

The distance between Musselburgh and Dunfermline is 22 miles. The road distance is 23.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £10 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Musselburgh to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Dunfermline bus from?

Musselburgh to Dunfermline bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Dunfermline train from?

Musselburgh to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Dunfermline is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £10 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Musselburgh to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Dunfermline bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Dunfermline train arrive?

Musselburgh to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunfermline Town station.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Dunfermline is 24 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Musselburgh to Dunfermline.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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Musselburgh to Dunfermline - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Musselburgh to Dunfermline by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline TownEdinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
1h 16m
£10–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Street113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Kingsgate CentreX55
1h 35m
£5–7
Drive 23.8 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Dunfermline23.8 mi
43 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Dunfermline23.8 mi
43 min
£55–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes StreetN26 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline TownEdinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
1h 31m
£9–10

Musselburgh to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 21.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Town hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Kingsgate Centre via Princes Street in around 1h 35m.

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