The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 4 trains that leave Inverkeithing for Edinburgh on Sat, Dec 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest trains will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Inverkeithing to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverkeithing to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverkeithing to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:21 AM Inverkeithing | 0h28 | 7:49 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:32 PM Inverkeithing | 0h25 | 3:57 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh
Trains from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 20m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh trainsScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Inverkeithing, which is located around 0.4 miles (699 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 10:10 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park - three car parks
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room and on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One is part of ticket office on platform 2 which closes with ticket office hours and one on platform 1 which closes slightly later
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the turning circle Platform 2, Boreland Road bus interchange
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Milton Road East-West bound
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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