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Dunfermline and the Forth: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Dunfermline and the Forth
Haltes en stations
Getting to Dunfermline and the Forth
Kies de halte die het dichtst bij uw bestemming ligt.
| Halte of station | Voorzieningen | Geschikt voor |
|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline City | Trains on the Fife Circle from Edinburgh | The station for the city centre and the abbey |
| North Queensferry | Trains from Edinburgh across the Forth Bridge | For the Forth Bridge shore, the Light Tower and Deep Sea World |
| Aberdour | Trains on the Fife Circle | For Aberdour Castle and the village |
| X55 bus | Stagecoach express between Dunfermline and Edinburgh | Halbeath Park & Ride is on the edge of the city |
Within walking range
Stations near Dunfermline and the Forth
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Dunfermline and the Forth, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Afstand | Te voet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline Bus Station | Bus or coach station | 1.2 km | about 14 min |
| James Street | Bus or coach station (Stagecoach) | 1.2 km | about 14 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 3 November 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- East Neuk: 50.4 km from Dunfermline and the Forth, better by public transport
- St Andrews: 51.6 km from Dunfermline and the Forth, better by public transport
Reaching St Andrews and Fife
Officiële reisinformatie
Most visitors come from Edinburgh. St Andrews has no railway station of its own: trains stop at Leuchars and buses run on into town. Dunfermline and North Queensferry are on the railway from Edinburgh. Always check the operators for current times, fares and disruption.
- VisitScotland: St Andrews → — travel times, sights and accessibility links
- VisitScotland: Dunfermline → — trains, buses, Park & Ride
- National Rail: Leuchars → — the station for St Andrews; facilities and step-free access
- National Rail: Dunfermline City → — station information and journey planning
- Traveline Scotland → — bus and train journey planner for Scotland
- Stagecoach → — operator of most buses in Fife
- Fife Coast and Countryside Trust → — the Fife Coastal Path
Tijden, tarieven en storingen veranderen: raadpleeg de bovenstaande pagina's van de vervoerders voor actuele informatie.
Plan hier uw reis
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Dunfermline and the Forth. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Dunfermline and the Forth
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Deep Sea World
Aquarium opened in 1993 in North Queensferry, known for its sand tiger sharks.
Aberdour Castle
Castle in Aberdour with parts dating from around 1200, among the oldest standing castles in Scotland.
Inchcolm Abbey
Medieval abbey on the island of Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth, founded in the 12th century.
St Andrews and Fife
More areas to explore
Fotoverantwoording
- Forth Bridge: George Gastin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Dunfermline and the Forth (area photo): Tom Parnell from Scottish Borders, Scotland, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Deep Sea World: Billy McCrorie, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Aberdour Castle: Andy Hawkins, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Inchcolm Abbey: Rianess, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- St Andrews: Bartolo Creations, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- East Neuk: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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