Inverkeithing travel guide

Inverkeithing Tourism | Inverkeithing Guide

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With a population of 5.163, Inverkeithing is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Inverkeithing deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Inverkeithing

Inverkeithing in August
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Inverkeithing in August
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Inverkeithing

Plane

When flying to Inverkeithing, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Inverkeithing include Ryanair UK, easyJet and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Inverkeithing departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Inverkeithing, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Inverkeithing to Glasgow takes 1h 03m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 13m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Inverkeithing is the busiest station in Inverkeithing. Another popular train station is Inverkeithing Ferrytoll, located 1.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Inverkeithing is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 293 km from Inverkeithing. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Inverkeithing, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Inverkeithing takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Inverkeithing, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Inverkeithing include Ryanair UK, easyJet and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Inverkeithing departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Inverkeithing, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Inverkeithing to Glasgow takes 1h 03m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 13m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Inverkeithing is the busiest station in Inverkeithing. Another popular train station is Inverkeithing Ferrytoll, located 1.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Inverkeithing is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 293 km from Inverkeithing. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Inverkeithing, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Inverkeithing takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Inverkeithing

Airlines serving Inverkeithing

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Inverkeithing

Most booked hotels in Inverkeithing

Three Bridges Bed & Breakfast
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£137+
The City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£112+

Hiring a car in Inverkeithing

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Inverkeithing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Inverkeithing is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Inverkeithing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Inverkeithing is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.