What is the cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between The Scottish Borders and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride and arriving at Kingsgate Centre via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between The Scottish Borders and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct train from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Dunfermline Town via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline?

The distance between The Scottish Borders and Dunfermline is 49 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.

How do I travel from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £40.

How long does it take to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline bus from?

The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride station.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline train from?

The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline bus arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline train arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline.

How do I get a train ticket from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline?

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The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
1h 51m
£21–40
Bus
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1. Take the bus from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kingsgate Centrebus X55
2h 57m
£13–20
Drive 54.3 mi
1. Drive from The Scottish Borders to Dunfermlinecar 54.3 mi
1h 14m
£14–20

The Scottish Borders to Dunfermline by train

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Distance: 48.7 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Dunfermline Town via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride to Kingsgate Centre via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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