There are 5 ways to get from Dunfermline to Elgin by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Aberdeen
best- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
5h 11m£16–23Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 47m£54–122Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Dunfermline to Elgincar 145.5 mi
3h£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
6h 6m£26–55Train
- Take the train from Inverkeithing to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 32m£79–141
Dunfermline to Elgin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Elgin is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £16 - £23 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Elgin is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline to Elgin station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Elgin via Inverkeithing and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Dunfermline and Elgin is 184 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Elgin without a car is to bus via Aberdeen which takes 5h 11m and costs £16 - £23.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Dunfermline to Elgin, including transfers.
Dunfermline to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.
Dunfermline to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverkeithing station.
The best way to get from Dunfermline to Elgin is to bus via Aberdeen which takes 5h 11m and costs £16 - £23. Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Elgin via Inverkeithing and Aberdeen in around 5h 47m.
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverkeithing to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverkeithing to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–50
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park & Ride to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Dunfermline to Elgin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Dunfermline to Elgin train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Elgin is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dunfermline to Elgin.
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