The average train between Nottingham and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 hourly between Nottingham and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Nottingham to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Nottingham to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Nottingham to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Kirkcaldy is 374.8 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy via Grantham, York, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 38m.