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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cupar and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Fife to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Fife and Edinburgh Castle is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £18 - £35.

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

The train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Fife to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Fife to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Trading Estate station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Edinburgh Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Fife to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Fife to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Fife to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Fife to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Edinburgh Castle is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Fife to Edinburgh Castle.

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

Book your Fife to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2837+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

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

How to get fromFife to Edinburgh Castle

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 18m
£18–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Bus Stationbus 59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X59
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Princes Streetbus X59 / ...
1h 58m
£11–18
Drive 44.3 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Edinburgh Castlecar 44.3 mi
1h 2m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fife to Edinburgh Castletaxi 44.3 mi
1h 2m
£280–340

Fife to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

194Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fife to Edinburgh Castle.

Launch map view

Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Edinburgh Castle via Bus Station, Park & Ride, and Princes Street in around 1h 58m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.