What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fife?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fife is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fife?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fife is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Fife. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Provost Wynd via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Fife?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cupar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fife?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fife is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Fife without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fife without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Fife?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fife bus from?

Edinburgh to Fife bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Fife?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fife is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 787 bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fife bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Fife bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fife train arrive?

Edinburgh to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fife is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Fife.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Fife?

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 298+ hotels available in Fife.

Edinburgh to Fife - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 787 bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 2m
£10–60
Bus, line 787 bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Provost Wyndbus 787
1h 34m
£11–15
Drive 43.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fifecar 43.9 mi
1h 2m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Fifetaxi 43.9 mi
1h 2m
£120–160

Edinburgh to Fife by train

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Fife, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar hourly. Tickets cost £10–25 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Provost Wynd via Park and Ride in around 1h 34m.

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