What is the cheapest way to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline is to bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between East Lothian and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lothian station to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Bus Station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between East Lothian and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from East Lothian to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Longniddry and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from East Lothian to Dunfermline?

The distance between East Lothian and Dunfermline is 36 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Lothian to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs £7 - £12.

How long does it take to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lothian to Dunfermline bus from?

East Lothian to Dunfermline bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Police Station.

Where do I catch the East Lothian to Dunfermline train from?

East Lothian to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Longniddry station.

Train or bus from East Lothian to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from East Lothian to Dunfermline is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £25 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the East Lothian to Dunfermline bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Lothian to Dunfermline train arrive?

East Lothian to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from East Lothian to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lothian to Dunfermline is 43 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from East Lothian to Dunfermline.

Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2920+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Police Station to Princes Streetbus X6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X55
1h 46m
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Longniddry to Edinburgh Waverleytrain North Berwick - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 3m
£13–25
Drive 42.4 mi
1. Drive from East Lothian to Dunfermlinecar 42.4 mi
53 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Lothian to Dunfermlinetaxi 42.4 mi
53 min
£85–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Waterloo Placebus X7 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
1h 56m
£12–21

East Lothian to Dunfermline by bus

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between East Lothian, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Police Station to Bus Station via Princes Street in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Dunfermline Town via Railway Station, Longniddry, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 3m.

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