The average train between Perth and Fife takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 hourly between Perth and Fife. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Fife at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Fife. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Fife station via Ladybank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Perth to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ladybank station.
Book your Perth to Fife train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Perth and Fife is 27.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Ladybank hourly. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 25 min.