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Outbound fromSouth Gyle to Inverkeithing by train
It takes an average of 15m to travel from South Gyle to Inverkeithing by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (12 km). There are normally 41 trains per day travelling from South Gyle to Inverkeithing and tickets for this journey start from £6 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:05 | |
| Departure station | South Gyle | |
| Arrival station | Inverkeithing | |
| Journey time | From 12m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (12 km) | |
| Frequency | 41 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £6 | |
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How to travel from South Gyle to Inverkeithing by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from South Gyle to Inverkeithing? Look no further.
You'll usually find 41 trains per day running between South Gyle and Inverkeithing, which usually take 15 minutes to complete the 8 miles (12 km) journey. It can take as little as 12 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available. ScotRail trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Inverkeithing.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from South Gyle to Inverkeithing start from £6.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Inverkeithing? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from South Gyle to Inverkeithing
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