The average train between Manchester and Fife takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Fife. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Fife. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Fife at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Fife station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Manchester to Fife train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Fife train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Manchester to Fife train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Fife is 320.9 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Cupar via Haymarket in around 4h 30m.