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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh Castle takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Castle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25 min
Duration
14 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverkeithing is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 30 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 25 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 23 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Castle? 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 Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 28 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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