Inverkeithing travel guide

Inverkeithing Tourism | Inverkeithing Guide

You're Going to Love Inverkeithing

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 September
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Inverkeithing in September
Estimated hotel price
£55
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. 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 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 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 £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.

Plane

When flying to Inverkeithing, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 9 km from the city centre. 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 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 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 £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.

Airports near Inverkeithing

Airlines serving Inverkeithing

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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)
£60+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£150+
Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£173+
Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£129+
Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Inverkeithing

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.