Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Inverkeithing travel 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 April
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Inverkeithing in April
Estimated hotel price
£78
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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Inverkeithing departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Inverkeithing, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Inverkeithing to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Inverkeithing, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Inverkeithing takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Inverkeithing departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Inverkeithing, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Inverkeithing to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Inverkeithing, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Inverkeithing takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Inverkeithing

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Inverkeithing

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Inverkeithing

Most booked hotels in Inverkeithing

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Three Bridges Bed & Breakfast
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The City Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Inverkeithing

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Inverkeithing, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Inverkeithing, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

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