Bus from Edinburgh to Dunfermline
12 direct routes · 39–52 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 00:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dunfermline as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, 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 | ~52 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 42 | 05:48 | 00:23 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Bus Station (Arrival Bay) | Queensferry, North Queensferry, Ferrytoll & Rosyth |
| X59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~39 min | 26 | Sat 22 · Sun 9 | 06:33 | 19:23 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | Queensferry, North Queensferry & Ferrytoll |
| M92 | Scottish Citylink | ~38 min | 17 | Sat 22 · Sun 20 | 06:40 | 23:25 | Bus Station (Gate F-Stance 11) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | — |
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~39 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 07:38 | 23:38 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | Queensferry, North Queensferry & Ferrytoll |
| X61 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~39 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 07:28 | 23:08 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | Queensferry, North Queensferry & Ferrytoll |
| UK092 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 06:35 | 22:15 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Park & Ride (Stance 3) | Ingliston |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~31 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 07:22 | 00:02 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | — |
| X57 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~39 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 5 | 08:13 | 18:33 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Park & Ride Arrival Bay (at) | Queensferry, North Queensferry & Ferrytoll |
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 | 07:55 | 07:55 | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Park & Ride (Stance 3) | — |
| 913 | Scottish Citylink | ~31 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 08:47 | 08:47 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | — |
| M90 | Park's of Hamilton | ~31 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:22 | 11:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | — |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~31 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:22 | 09:22 | Queensferry Street (Stop QE) | Park & Ride (Stance 1) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh 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, M92 bus, X59A bus, X61 bus, X57 bus or 913 bus timetable.
Fares from Edinburgh to Dunfermline
- £10.30 adult single on the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £8.80 adult single on the X59, X59A, X61 and 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 Edinburgh to Dunfermline?
12 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Dunfermline: 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 UK092 (FlixBus), 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). The most frequent is the X55, 50 times each weekday — board at Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) and get off at Bus Station (Arrival Bay), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Dunfermline?
Between 39 minutes on the X59 and 52 on the X55, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Queensferry, North Queensferry, Ferrytoll, Rosyth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Dunfermline?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 00:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Dunfermline?
Adult singles from Edinburgh to Dunfermline: £10.30 on the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland); £8.80 on the X59, X59A, X61 and 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.