Cardiff to Kirkcaldy Trains

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 18m
Duration: 402 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 36m

£135–219

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:21 PM → 11:06 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:20 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:47 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:19 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 5:19 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:45 AM → 5:33 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:46 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 9:33 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 11:14 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:20 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:47 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:20 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:47 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:20 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 6:47 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
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