Dunfermline travel guide
Dunfermline Tourism | Dunfermline Guide
You're Going to Love Dunfermline
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.
Where to Eat in Dunfermline
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Macaroni - Dunfermline (Whimbrel Pl) and The Botanist at Keavil House (Crossford) are great picks.
When to visit Dunfermline
How to Get to Dunfermline
Plane
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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Dunfermline departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunfermline, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunfermline to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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.
Car
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.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunfermline, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunfermline takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 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.
Airlines serving Dunfermline
Where to stay in Dunfermline
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £116 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dunfermline
Most booked hotels in Dunfermline
Hiring a car in Dunfermline
Hiring a car in Dunfermline costs £35 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Dunfermline is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.