The average train between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy is 18.5 km. The road distance is 41 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 46 min. Three other operators also service this route.