How to get from Edinburgh to Burntisland by train?

From Edinburgh to Burntisland by train

To get from Edinburgh to Burntisland in Scotland, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Kirkcaldy station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Kirkcaldy station to Burntisland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Edinburgh

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
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    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kirkcaldy
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to train station Burntisland
    Ride to train station
    Burntisland
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Burntisland by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Burntisland in Scotland, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Inverkeithing station. Next, take the 7A bus from Boreland Road, Inverkeithing station to Allan Court, Burntisland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 7A7A
Walk to Burntisland
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverkeithing
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boreland Road, Inverkeithing
    ID 6500D0212
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7A7A
    Wait for bus
    7A
    Leven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Allan Court, Burntisland
    ID 6500K0854
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burntisland
    Walk to
    Burntisland
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Burntisland

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Burntisland, Scotland is approximately 51.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Burntisland by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Burntisland, Scotland

Burntisland is located at Burntisland, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Porte, Burntisland.

Bus stations close to Burntisland:

  • Porte, Burntisland
  • Library, Burntisland
  • Health Centre, Burntisland

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Burntisland by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Burntisland in Scotland, take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Inverkeithing station. Next, take the 7A bus from Boreland Road, Inverkeithing station to Allan Court, Burntisland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 7A7A
Walk to Burntisland
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverkeithing
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boreland Road, Inverkeithing
    ID 6500D0212
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7A7A
    Wait for bus
    7A
    Leven
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Allan Court, Burntisland
    ID 6500K0854
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burntisland
    Walk to
    Burntisland
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Burntisland?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Burntisland?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 7A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Burntisland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Burntisland?

    The LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kirkcaldy station near Burntisland in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Burntisland by train?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Burntisland in Scotland by train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Burntisland?

    Get on the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Burntisland?

    Get off the train at the Kirkcaldy station, which is closest to Burntisland in Scotland.

  • When is the last train from Edinburgh to Burntisland?

    The last train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Burntisland in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 23:16.

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