Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Burntisland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burntisland

With a population of 5,518, Burntisland is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burntisland to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Burntisland

Burntisland in January
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burntisland in January
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burntisland

Plane

When flying to Burntisland, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Burntisland include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Burntisland departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Burntisland, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Burntisland to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Burntisland is the busiest station in Burntisland. Another popular train station is Burntisland Kinghorn, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burntisland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 183 miles from Burntisland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burntisland, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Burntisland takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burntisland, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Burntisland include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Burntisland departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Burntisland, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Burntisland to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Burntisland is the busiest station in Burntisland. Another popular train station is Burntisland Kinghorn, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Burntisland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 183 miles from Burntisland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burntisland, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Burntisland takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Burntisland

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Burntisland

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burntisland

Most booked hotels in Burntisland

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Three Bridges Bed & Breakfast
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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The Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Burntisland

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burntisland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burntisland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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