How to Get Here
Our Location:
Dunfermline is less than an hour north of Edinburgh by train or car.
The Museum is located in the Heritage Quarter of Dunfermline, a five minute walk downhill from Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (along St. Margaret Street).
Travel by Public Transport
Train services run regularly from Edinburgh to Dunfermline City station. Train times are available here.
The museum is signposted and less than 10-minutes walk from the station.
Intercity buses connect Dunfermline with Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews. There are frequent Stagecoach Fife services (X55). And Stagecoach Fife services (X24 and X27) from Glasgow and St. Andrews. For timetables, please click here.
By Car
Dunfermline makes a perfect east coast stopping point whether you’re on your way to the Highlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Dundee or St. Andrews! Simply click on the map above to be taken to Google Maps where you can plan your trip and get directions to our museum. Our postcode is KY12 7PL for Sat. Nav. directions.
Click here to find the nearest Electric Vehicle charge point.
Parking
A Pay & Display car park managed by Fife Council, not the museum, is available next to the museum. Information about other parking facilities in the town can be found here. For information about accessibility and to arrange assistance, please refer to our Facilities & Access page.
Walks around Dunfermline
The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is close to a fantastic network of paths, including the Fife Pilgrim Way, the beautiful Pittencrieff Park and you can discover more about Dunfermline’s history on self guided digital walks with www.Dunfermline.Tours.
Cycling around Dunfermline
With over 350 miles of dedicated cycle routes and a series of mountain bike trails, Fife is a great place to go if you're at home on a bike. Fife is on several National Cycling Routes including Route 764 - an off road section coming from neighbouring Clackmannanshire to Dunfermline. There is a bicycle stand available in front of the museum.