The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Inverkeithing
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Inverkeithing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Inverkeithing will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Carlisle for Inverkeithing every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Inverkeithing
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Inverkeithing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £34.
Distance: 130 km
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carlisle to Inverkeithing train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Inverkeithing trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:02 Carlisle | 1h35 | 09:37 Inverkeithing | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:10 Carlisle | 2h04 | 13:14 Inverkeithing | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Inverkeithing
Trains from Carlisle to Inverkeithing run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Carlisle to Inverkeithing trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Carlisle and Inverkeithing from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Inverkeithing train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Inverkeithing by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverkeithing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Inverkeithing
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 10:10 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park - three car parks
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room and on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One is part of ticket office on platform 2 which closes with ticket office hours and one on platform 1 which closes slightly later
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the turning circle Platform 2, Boreland Road bus interchange
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