The average train between Inverness and Dunfermline takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness to Dunfermline. 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 2 hours between Inverness and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Inverness to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverkeithing station.
Book your Inverness to Dunfermline train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Inverness and Dunfermline is 163.3 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Dunfermline Town via Perth and Inverkeithing in around 4h 31m.