The average train between Greenock and Fife takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock to Fife. 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 hourly between Greenock and Fife. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Fife at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Fife. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Fife station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Greenock to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
Greenock to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
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The distance between Greenock and Fife is 117.2 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Cupar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 57m.