What is the cheapest way to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £120 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Linburn Road and arriving at Princes Street via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunfermline Queen Margaret and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Linburn Road station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle?

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Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle

Q: How far is it from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station and Edinburgh Castle is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £15.

Q: How long does it take to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The train from Dunfermline Queen Margaret to Edinburgh Waverley takes 39 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Q: Train or bus from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 16m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunfermline Queen Margaret to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
51 min
£8–15
Line 19 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linburn Road to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus X59 / ...
1h 16m
£5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castletaxi 18.6 mi
29 min
£120–150
Drive 18.6 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castlecar 18.6 mi
29 min
£5–7

Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 18.7 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dunfermline Queen Margaret to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunfermline Queen Margaret Station to Edinburgh Castle via Linburn Road, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, and Princes Street in around 1h 16m.

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