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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to line 26 bus and bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 48m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Paisley to Dunfermline?

The distance between Paisley and Dunfermline is 50 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £11 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Paisley to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Dunfermline bus from?

Paisley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Terminal Building station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Dunfermline train from?

Paisley to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Paisley to Dunfermline is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £11 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £32 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Paisley to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Paisley to Dunfermline bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Paisley to Dunfermline train arrive?

Paisley to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Dunfermline?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus StationX24 / ...
1h 42m
£11–18
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to HaymarketGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunfermline TownEdinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
2h 23m
£29–31
Drive 46.7 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Dunfermline46.7 mi
1h
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paisley to Dunfermline46.7 mi
1h
£95–120
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
2h 48m
£11–16

Paisley to Dunfermline by bus

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.4 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Dunfermline Town via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 23m.

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