What is the cheapest way to get from Fife to Burntisland?

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Burntisland is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Fife to Burntisland?

The fastest way to get from Fife to Burntisland is to train which takes 35 min and costs £10 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Burntisland?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Burntisland. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Library via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Burntisland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cupar and arriving at Burntisland. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Fife to Burntisland?

The distance between Fife and Burntisland is 24 miles. The road distance is 25.1 miles.

How do I travel from Fife to Burntisland without a car?

The best way to get from Fife to Burntisland without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £10 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Fife to Burntisland?

The train from Cupar to Burntisland takes 35 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Fife to Burntisland bus from?

Fife to Burntisland bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Trading Estate station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Burntisland train from?

Fife to Burntisland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Burntisland?

The best way to get from Fife to Burntisland is to train which takes 35 min and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 39 bus and line 7 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Fife to Burntisland bus arrive?

Fife to Burntisland bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Burntisland train arrive?

Fife to Burntisland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Burntisland station.

Can I drive from Fife to Burntisland?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Burntisland is 25 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Fife to Burntisland.

How do I get a train ticket from Fife to Burntisland?

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Fife to Burntisland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 39 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Fife to Burntisland by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Burntislandtrain Dundee - Edinburgh
35 min
£10–20
Drive 24.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fife to Burntislandcar 24.9 mi
44 min
£7–9
Bus, line 39 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus 7A / ...
1h 41m
£9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fife to Burntislandtaxi 24.9 mi
44 min
£50–65
Train via Kirkcaldy
1. Take the train from Cupar to Kirkcaldytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Burntislandtrain Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
54 min
£10–20

Fife to Burntisland by train

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Distance: 24 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Fife, Scotland and Burntisland, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Cupar to Burntisland 6 times a week. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Library via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 1h 41m.

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