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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Dunfermline?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scott Street and arriving at Park & Ride Arrival Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Dunfermline?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Dunfermline Town. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Perth to Dunfermline?

The distance between Perth and Dunfermline is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Dunfermline without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs £4 - £6.

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

The bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Bay takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dunfermline bus from?

Perth to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Scott Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dunfermline train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from Perth to Dunfermline is to bus which takes 55 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Perth to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Perth to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.

Where does the Perth to Dunfermline train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dunfermline is 29 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Perth to Dunfermline.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Dunfermline?

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Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56
55 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Dunfermline Towntrain Perth - Edinburgh
1h 5m
£18–35
Drive 28.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dunfermlinecar 28.4 mi
33 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Perth to Dunfermlinetaxi 28.4 mi
33 min
£60–75
Train via Inverkeithing
1. Take the train from Perth to Inverkeithingtrain Perth - Edinburgh
1h 33m
£20–36

Perth to Dunfermline by train

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1h 5mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28.4 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Bay hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Dunfermline Town twice daily. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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