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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fife is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fife is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £17 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Fife?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Trading Estate. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Fife?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cupar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fife?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fife is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fife without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £17 - £29.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fife bus from?

Edinburgh to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Fife?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fife is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £17 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fife bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Trading Estate station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fife is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Fife.

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

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Fife.

Edinburgh to Fife - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 3m
£17–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Trading Estatebus X59
1h 36m
£9–14
Drive 43.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fifecar 43.9 mi
1h 3m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Fifetaxi 43.9 mi
1h 3m
£280–340

Edinburgh to Fife by train

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Trading Estate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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