The average train between Manchester and Inverkeithing takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Inverkeithing. 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 Inverkeithing. 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 Inverkeithing at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Inverkeithing. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Inverkeithing station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Manchester to Inverkeithing train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Inverkeithing train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Manchester to Inverkeithing train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Inverkeithing is 293.1 km. The road distance is 372 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m.