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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Provost Wynd and arriving at Queensferry Street via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cupar and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Fife to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fife and Edinburgh is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £4 - £25.

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

The train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Fife to Edinburgh bus from?

Fife to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Provost Wynd station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Fife to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Fife to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £4 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 787 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Fife to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Fife to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Fife to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Edinburgh is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Fife to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 7m
£4–25
Line 787 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Provost Wynd to Park and Ride787
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Queensferry StreetM92 / ...
1h 23m
£11–16
Drive 44.4 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Edinburgh44.4 mi
1h
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fife to Edinburgh44.4 mi
1h
£130–160

Fife to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £10–24 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Provost Wynd to Queensferry Street via Park and Ride in around 1h 23m.

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