The average train between Leith and Kirkcaldy takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leith 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 Leith and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leith is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:18 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 Leith station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Leith to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Leith to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Leith and Kirkcaldy is 16.1 km. The road distance is 41 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 44 min. Three other operators also service this route.