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How to get from East Kilbride to Dunfermline by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Dunfermline in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from East Kilbride station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X76 bus and finally take the X27 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X76X76
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Dunfermline
Leaves from East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903721
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kirkcaldy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dunfermline
    Walk to
    Dunfermline
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X27

To get from East Kilbride to Dunfermline in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from East Kilbride station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the X27 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Dunfermline
Leaves from East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kirkcaldy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dunfermline
    Walk to
    Dunfermline
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Dunfermline

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Dunfermline, Scotland is approximately 50.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Dunfermline by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Kittoch Street, the Village.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Kittoch Street, the Village
  • South Lanarkshire College, the Village
  • Glebe Crescent, West Mains

Public transport stations close to Dunfermline, Scotland

Dunfermline is located at Dunfermline, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is James Street, Dunfermline.

Train stations close to Dunfermline:

  • Dunfermline Town
  • Rosyth
  • Dunfermline Queen Margaret

Bus stations close to Dunfermline:

  • James Street, Dunfermline
  • Old Fire Station, Dunfermline
  • Bus Station, Dunfermline

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and X27

To get from East Kilbride to Dunfermline in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from East Kilbride station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the X27 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Dunfermline station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Dunfermline
Leaves from East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kirkcaldy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Dunfermline
    ID 6500D9991
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dunfermline
    Walk to
    Dunfermline
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Dunfermline?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X76, Bus line X27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Kilbride to Dunfermline?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X27.

  • Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Dunfermline?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Kilbride to Dunfermline?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dunfermline station near Dunfermline in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Kilbride to Dunfermline by train and bus?

    The total travel time between East Kilbride in East Kilbride and Dunfermline in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Kilbride to get to Dunfermline?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Kilbride and Dunfermline?

    Get off the train at the Dunfermline stop, which is closest to Dunfermline in Scotland.

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