The average train between Fife and Perth takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Fife to Perth. 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 Fife and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Perth. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Perth station via Ladybank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Fife to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
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The distance between Fife and Perth is 27.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Perth via Ladybank in around 1h 16m.