The cheapest and fastest trains from Burntisland to Kirkcaldy
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burntisland to Kirkcaldy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burntisland to Kirkcaldy will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burntisland 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 7 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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 Burntisland to Kirkcaldy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burntisland to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 7 km
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40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burntisland to Kirkcaldy train times
The table below shows live departures for Burntisland to Kirkcaldy trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:10 Burntisland | 0h09 | 07:19 Kirkcaldy | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burntisland to Kirkcaldy
Trains from Burntisland to Kirkcaldy run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 9m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Burntisland to Kirkcaldy trainsScotRail trains will get you between Burntisland and Kirkcaldy from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burntisland to Kirkcaldy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burntisland 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 Burntisland and Kirkcaldy
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:00 Saturday 08:11 - 11:31 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1 and connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 2
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office - one on each platform
- 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: Turning circle at the top of Harbour Place.
- 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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