The cheapest and fastest trains from Bradford to Kirkcaldy
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bradford to Kirkcaldy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Kirkcaldy will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bradford for Kirkcaldy every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bradford to Kirkcaldy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 273 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£65 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bradford to Kirkcaldy train times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Kirkcaldy trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:58 Bradford | 6h24 | 11:22 Kirkcaldy | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bradford to Kirkcaldy
Trains from Bradford to Kirkcaldy run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 18:13. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 18:13 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Bradford to Kirkcaldy trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bradford and Kirkcaldy from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Bradford to Kirkcaldy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to Kirkcaldy by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kirkcaldy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bradford and Kirkcaldy
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:45 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station front on St Blaise Way adjacent to service bus stop (25702).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail.
- Accessible public telephones: in the interchange
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: WHSmith, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 15
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from outside the station building at the entrance to Platform 2
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