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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Fife is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Fife is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £18 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Fife. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Trading Estate via Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Leith 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 Leith to Fife?

The distance between Leith and Fife is 44 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Fife without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £18 - £35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Fife bus from?

Leith to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Fife?

The best way to get from Leith to Fife is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Leith to Fife bus arrive?

Leith to Fife bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Leith to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Fife is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Leith to Fife.

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

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 1426+ hotels available in Fife.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leith 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
£18–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trading Estatebus 59 / ...
1h 51m
£12–19
Drive 45.1 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Fifecar 45.1 mi
1h 6m
£12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Fifetaxi 45.1 mi
1h 6m
£290–350

Leith to Fife by train

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.6 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Trading Estate via Park & Ride and Bus Station in around 1h 51m.

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