The average train between Edinburgh and Fife takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Fife. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Fife. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Fife at 12:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Fife station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Edinburgh to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Fife is 44.1 km. The road distance is 70 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Cross Country also services this route once daily.