- Must visit
National Museum of Flight
A major aviation museum nearby with historic aircraft, hangars and Concorde tours. It is one of the area’s strongest family-friendly cultural visits.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 2 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Inverkeithing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Inverkeithing will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Dundee to Inverkeithing, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
L87525
L87525Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Inverkeithing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 54 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Inverkeithing:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Inverkeithing costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Inverkeithing take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 20m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 1h 0m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Inverkeithing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L87525 | 5:41 Dundee station (DEE) | 1h02 | 6:43 Inverkeithing station (INK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Dundee to Inverkeithing run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 54m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 23:21 |
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Discover the best of Inverkeithing — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Inverkeithing trip today.
A major aviation museum nearby with historic aircraft, hangars and Concorde tours. It is one of the area’s strongest family-friendly cultural visits.
A compact local heritage museum telling the story of the town through objects, photographs and community displays. A useful first stop for local history.
An engaging museum in nearby Dunfermline covering local industry, transport and everyday life. It offers broad context for exploring west Fife.
The historic heart of Inverkeithing, lined with older buildings and civic landmarks. It is the best area for a short walk through the town’s past.
A scenic coastal path area with wide views across the Firth of Forth and towards the bridges. It is popular for walking, photography and fresh sea air.
A nearby country park with woodland walks, loch views and open parkland. It is a favourite local escape for easy outdoor time close to town.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Strongly linked to east coast fishing communities across Fife and nearby.
A traditional savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats, suet and spices. It is one of Scotland’s best-known national dishes.
A cooked breakfast pairing haggis with potato scones, eggs and other fry-up items. Common in Scottish cafés and hotels.
Popular café and bakery for breakfasts, sandwiches, coffee and baked goods, convenient for a casual daytime stop.
Casual fish and chip shop known locally for classic suppers and takeaway favourites in a straightforward setting.
Traditional local pub serving hearty Scottish pub food and drinks in a relaxed, community atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: lodging nearby Edinburgh can raise costs, but local dining and rail links keep day-to-day visitor spending manageable.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafes: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee 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.

Most Dundee to Inverkeithing trains use the Dundee to Inverkeithing station pair. Use this guide to compare Dundee and Inverkeithing train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are 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, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Broughty Ferry is 5 km from Dundee city centre. Public transport options include:
Broughty Ferry has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Broughty Ferry.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Parking.
Available at Broughty Ferry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Broughty Ferry: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Inverkeithing has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Inverkeithing.
Wi-Fi is available at Inverkeithing.
Ticket office support is available at Inverkeithing. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Inverkeithing: Parking, WC.
Available at Inverkeithing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverkeithing: 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.
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