What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Inverkeithing?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Square. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Inverkeithing?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverkeithing. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Inverkeithing is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £3 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkeithing takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing is to train which takes 34 min and costs £3 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Square station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverkeithing station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing?

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Where can I stay near Inverkeithing?

There are 2511+ hotels available in Inverkeithing.

Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkeithingtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
34 min
£3–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Squarebus X58
42 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithingtaxi 13.4 mi
24 min
£40–55
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithingcar 13.4 mi
24 min
£4–5

Edinburgh Castle to Inverkeithing by foot and train

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Distance: 13.5 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkeithing every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Square every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 32 min.

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