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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Inverkeithing?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Square. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh 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 21 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing?

The distance between Edinburgh and Inverkeithing is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £75.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkeithing takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Inverkeithing bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Inverkeithing train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Inverkeithing bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Inverkeithing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Inverkeithing?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverkeithing?

There are 2498+ hotels available in Inverkeithing.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 / ...
21 min
£3–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Squarebus X58
29 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Inverkeithingtaxi 13.4 mi
24 min
£40–55
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Inverkeithingcar 13.4 mi
24 min
£4–5

Edinburgh to Inverkeithing by train

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverkeithing every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 21 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Square every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 29 min.

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