With a population of 38.960, Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Macaroni - Dunfermline (Whimbrel Pl) and The Botanist at Keavil House (Crossford) are great picks.
When flying to Dunfermline, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dunfermline include Ryanair UK, easyJet and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Dunfermline departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunfermline, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunfermline to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 26m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 30m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Dunfermline Town is the busiest station in Dunfermline. Another popular train station is Dunfermline Qn Margaret, located 2.5 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Dunfermline is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 298 km from Dunfermline. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunfermline, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunfermline takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Dunfermline Halbeath Park and Ride, located 5 km from the city centre of Dunfermline. Dunfermline Carnegie College is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £117 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Dunfermline costs £34 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Dunfermline.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunfermline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.84 and £23.78. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dunfermline, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.