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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Kirkcaldy
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Kirkcaldy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Kirkcaldy will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 3 trains that leave Doncaster for Kirkcaldy every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 315 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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 Doncaster to Kirkcaldy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 315 km
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4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Doncaster to Kirkcaldy train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster 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 Doncaster | 5h06 | 10:04 Kirkcaldy | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:13 Doncaster | 4h09 | 11:22 Kirkcaldy | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:53 Doncaster | 4h26 | 12:19 Kirkcaldy | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Kirkcaldy
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Trains from Doncaster to Kirkcaldy run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 315 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 315 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: LNER, Cross Country from Doncaster to Kirkcaldy trainsLNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Doncaster and Kirkcaldy from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Doncaster to Kirkcaldy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Kirkcaldy
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- 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 adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
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Information Desk- 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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