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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Inverkeithing takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22 min
Duration
13 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Edinburgh to Inverkeithing train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Edinburgh and Inverkeithing. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Inverkeithing at 12:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 19 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inverkeithing, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkeithing every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 22 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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