Bus from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
12 direct routes · 37–47 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 23:19 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:19, last bus 23:19.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 18:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dunfermline, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X55 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~47 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 42 | 04:35 | 23:19 | St Leonard's Church (adj) | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Rosyth, Ferrytoll, North Queensferry & Queensferry |
| X59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~37 min | 26 | Sat 22 · Sun 9 | 05:35 | 18:23 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Ferrytoll, North Queensferry & Queensferry |
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~37 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 06:35 | 22:38 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Ferrytoll, North Queensferry & Queensferry |
| X61 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~37 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 06:23 | 22:08 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Ferrytoll, North Queensferry & Queensferry |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~31 min | 16 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 08:03 | 00:30 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | — |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~31 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 07:06 | 23:30 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | — |
| X57 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~42 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 5 | 06:55 | 17:25 | Greenshank Drive (Southbound) | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Ferrytoll, North Queensferry & Queensferry |
| UK092 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 08:40 | 00:10 | Park & Ride (Stance 3) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Ingliston |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · UKN11, 913, M90, M91
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:45 | 22:45 | Park & Ride (Stance 3) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | — |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~28 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:58 | 19:58 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | — |
| M90 | Park's of Hamilton | ~31 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:21 | 18:21 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | — |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~28 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:40 | 20:40 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dunfermline on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X55 bus, X59 bus, X59A bus, X61 bus, M92 bus, X57 bus or 913 bus timetable.
Fares from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
- £10.30 adult single on the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £8.80 adult single on the X59 and X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £13.50 adult single on the X57 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
12 routes run directly from Dunfermline to Edinburgh: the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the M90 (Scottish Citylink), the X57 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the UK092 (FlixBus), the UKN11 (FlixBus), the 913 (Scottish Citylink), the M90 (Park's of Hamilton), the M91 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the X55, 50 times each weekday — board at St Leonard's Church (adj) and get off at Princes Street (west) (Stop PD), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
Between 37 minutes on the X59 and 47 on the X55, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rosyth, Ferrytoll, North Queensferry, Queensferry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:35 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
Adult singles from Dunfermline to Edinburgh: £10.30 on the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland); £8.80 on the X59 and X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland); £13.50 on the X57 (Stagecoach East Scotland). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.