15 Clippens Yard, Straiton, EH20 9NS· 5 minutes from the A720 bypass 01721 728398

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Motorcycle training for Fife

Edinburgh Motorcycle Training trains riders from Fife at 15 Clippens Yard, Straiton, EH20 9NS, on the south side of Edinburgh. Dunfermline is about 40 minutes away and Kirkcaldy about 50 minutes, via the M90 over the Queensferry Crossing and the A720 bypass. It does not have a Fife branch.

How far is the yard from towns in Fife?

Road distances to 15 Clippens Yard, Straiton, EH20 9NS. Drive times are for normal traffic outside rush hour. Towns with their own page have directions and local questions answered.

From	Distance	By car	Route
Inverkeithing and Rosyth	21 miles	about 30 minutes	the M90 over the Queensferry Crossing, then the bypass
Dunfermline	26 miles	about 40 minutes	the M90 over the Queensferry Crossing, then the A720 bypass to Straiton
Kirkcaldy	35 miles	about 50 minutes	the A92 and M90 over the Queensferry Crossing, then the A720 bypass to Straiton
Glenrothes	40 miles	about 55 minutes	the A92 and M90, then the bypass

Training yard Edinburgh and the bypassWithin 45 minutesAbout an hour Lines are straight-line; mileages are by road.

Why do Fife riders train at Straiton?

Every route from Fife crosses the Forth, and the Queensferry Crossing is part of the M90 motorway. Learner riders cannot use motorways, so until you hold a full licence, plan to come to training by car or as a passenger.

If you are weighing up the trip from Fife, these are the facts about how the courses run: never more than 2 students per instructor, a CBT price that includes up to 12 hours of training, and Direct Access with most training days on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

What courses can Fife riders take?

1.5 hours

ITM taster

A 1.5 hour first session for complete beginners. Required before your CBT if you have never ridden.

£55 Details →

One day (up to 12 hours included)

CBT

The one-day course you need to ride a moped or 125cc on the road with L-plates.

From £195 Details →

4 or 5 days, spread over about 2 weeks

Direct Access (DAS)

The 4 or 5-day route to a full motorcycle licence, covering Module 1 and Module 2 training and tests.

From £1,140 Details →

Fife: questions and answers

Can I ride a learner motorcycle over the Queensferry Crossing?

No. The Queensferry Crossing is part of the M90 motorway and learner riders cannot use motorways. You need a full motorcycle licence.

How far is Edinburgh Motorcycle Training from Fife?

From Inverkeithing about 21 miles (30 minutes), from Dunfermline about 26 miles (40 minutes) and from Kirkcaldy about 35 miles (50 minutes).

Other regions: Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, Lanarkshire · all areas

Ready to ride?

Book an ITM or CBT online with live availability, or talk to us about Direct Access and post-licence training.

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