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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Inverkeithing departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Inverkeithing, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Inverkeithing to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Inverkeithing takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Inverkeithing, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Inverkeithing to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Inverkeithing takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Inverkeithing

Airlines serving Inverkeithing

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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)
£124+
Holiday Inn Express Dunfermline
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£164+
The City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£114+

Hiring a car in Inverkeithing

Hiring a car in Inverkeithing costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 77% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Inverkeithing costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 77% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.