The average train between Fife and Edinburgh takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Fife to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Fife and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:54 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fife station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Fife to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Fife to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Fife and Edinburgh is 44.1 km. The road distance is 70 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Cross Country also services this route once daily.