The average train between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh. 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 20 minutes between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverkeithing is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverkeithing station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Inverkeithing to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverkeithing station.
Inverkeithing to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Inverkeithing to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh is 15.3 km. The road distance is 21 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 26 min. Three other operators also service this route.