- 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 18 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
49 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
49 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuchars to Inverkeithing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuchars to Inverkeithing will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Leuchars to Inverkeithing, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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.
L87526
L87526Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuchars to Inverkeithing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leuchars to Inverkeithing:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuchars to Inverkeithing costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Inverkeithing take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (45m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leuchars to Inverkeithing trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L87526 | 5:54 Leuchars station (LEU) | 0h49 | 6:43 Inverkeithing station (INK) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Leuchars to Inverkeithing run on average 2 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 39m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:49 |
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 Leuchars 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 Leuchars to Inverkeithing trains use the Leuchars to Inverkeithing station pair. Use this guide to compare Leuchars and Inverkeithing train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leuchars has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Leuchars.
Wi-Fi is available at Leuchars.
Ticket office support is available at Leuchars. 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 Leuchars: Parking, WC.
Available at Leuchars: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuchars: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, 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: 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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