The average train between Fife and Inverness takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Fife to Inverness. 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 3 hours between Fife and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Ladybank and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Inverness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Fife to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Fife to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Fife to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Fife and Inverness is 147.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.