How to get from Edinburgh to Culross by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Culross by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Culross in Fife, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Dunfermline Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 bus and finally take the 8A bus from Bus Station, Dunfermline station to Low Causeway, Culross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1919
Bus - 8A8A
Walk to Culross
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Cowdenbeath
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dunfermline Town
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Railway Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D0369
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Ballingry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D1611
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Low Causeway, Culross
    ID 6500D0629
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Culross
    Walk to
    Culross
    Mid Causeway
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Culross by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X24 and 8A

To get from Edinburgh to Culross in Fife, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Dunfermline Queen Margaret station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X24 bus and finally take the 8A bus from Beechwood, Crossford station to Low Causeway, Culross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X24X24
Bus - 8A8A
Walk to Culross
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Leven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dunfermline Queen Margaret
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linburn Road, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D0331
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Kincardine
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beechwood, Crossford
    ID 6500D0582
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Alloa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Low Causeway, Culross
    ID 6500D0629
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Culross
    Walk to
    Culross
    Mid Causeway
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Culross

The distance between Edinburgh, Fife and Culross, Fife is approximately 42.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Culross by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fife – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Edinburgh to Culross by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, X24 and 8A

To get from Edinburgh to Culross in Fife, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Dunfermline Queen Margaret station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X24 bus and finally take the 8A bus from Beechwood, Crossford station to Low Causeway, Culross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X24X24
Bus - 8A8A
Walk to Culross
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Leven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dunfermline Queen Margaret
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linburn Road, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D0331
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Kincardine
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beechwood, Crossford
    ID 6500D0582
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Alloa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Low Causeway, Culross
    ID 6500D0629
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Culross
    Walk to
    Culross
    Mid Causeway
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 19, Bus line 8A.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X24, Bus line 8A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Culross?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Culross?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Cowdenbeath station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Dunfermline Town station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dunfermline Town station near Culross in Fife.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Culross by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Culross in Fife by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Cowdenbeath station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    Get off the train at the Dunfermline Town stop, which is closest to Culross in Fife.

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