- Distance: 43.6 mi
- Duration: 1h 1m
The average train between Edinburgh and Fife takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Edinburgh and Fife. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Fife at 12:22 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. 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 every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
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.
Book your Edinburgh to Fife train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
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 £17–28 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.
