🚌 Bus from Dunfermline to Edinburgh
11 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 00:15, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X55 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~37 min | 52 | 00:15 | 23:15 | Bus Station (Stance 7) |
| X59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 26 | 05:35 | 18:23 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~17 min | 20 | 08:03 | 00:30 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 18 | 06:35 | 23:38 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
| X61 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 17 | 06:23 | 22:08 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~17 min | 13 | 07:06 | 23:30 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
| X57 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~38 min | 11 | 06:45 | 17:15 | Park & Ride (Stance 2) |
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | 22:45 | 22:45 | Park & Ride (Stance 3) |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~17 min | 1 | 19:58 | 19:58 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
| M90 | Park's of Hamilton | ~17 min | 1 | 18:21 | 18:21 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~28 min | 1 | 20:40 | 20:40 | Park & Ride (Stance 4) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
11 routes run directly from Dunfermline to Edinburgh: the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M92 (Scottish Citylink), the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the M90 (Scottish Citylink), the X57 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the UKN11 (FlixBus), the 913 (Scottish Citylink), the M90 (Park's of Hamilton), the M91 (Park's of Hamilton).
How long does the bus take from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
Around 37 minutes on the X55, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X55) leaves around 00:15 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dunfermline to Edinburgh?
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.