How to travel from Aberdeen to Dunfermline, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Dunfermline is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Dunfermline by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DunfermlineAberdeen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Dundee

Take the train to Dundee and then to Inverkeithing.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Park & Ride.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dunfermline.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance170km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Dunfermline

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Dunfermline by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Aberdeen and Dunfermline is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Aberdeen and Dunfermline by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Dunfermline is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Dunfermline, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Dunfermline. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Dunfermline. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Dunfermline. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Park & Ride. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Megabus UK, Fishers Tours of Dundee and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Dunfermline. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Dunfermline. We recommend that you take the bus to Park & Ride. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Dunfermline is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Dunfermline. The distance is around 170km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Dunfermline is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Dunfermline

Transport options from Aberdeen to Dunfermline
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Dundee + 1 similar
2h 20m
£28($33)
hourly191km (119 miles)
Train2h 50m
£34($40)
every 3 hours233km (145 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
£17($20)
every 4 hours178km (111 miles)
Bus via Bus Station4h 30m
£20($24)
once daily208km (129 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£30($35)
on demand170km (106 miles)

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Airports near Dunfermline

The following major airports near Dunfermline offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Dunfermline
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Dunfermline
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Dunfermline