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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

4h 21m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Chester to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Kirkcaldy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chester to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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