Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy train
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Train schedule Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
Fastest Journey
36 m
Average
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
18 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Kirkcaldy every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
 | Distance | 11 miles (17 km) |
 | Average train duration | 36 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £6 (€7) |
 | Train frequency | 37 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 37 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Scotrail, Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Caledonian Sleeper |
Trains from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy cover the 11 miles (17 km) long route taking on average 36 min with our travel partners like Scotrail, Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway or Caledonian Sleeper. Normally, there are 37 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £6, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £3. Travellers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Kirkcaldy.
Train providers: ScotRail and CrossCountry trains Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
Buy your official ScotRail and CrossCountry train tickets to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh from £3 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Find cheap tickets for CrossCountry trains between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy train timetable from CrossCountry, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 11 miles (17 km) route to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh in the Omio app, you can check to see if the CrossCountry trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the CrossCountry train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy with CrossCountry!
Omio helps you compare and book the perfect train with ScotRail to Kirkcaldy from Edinburgh for a smooth and relaxing journey. Check the latest ScotRail train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, take a look at the travel information for the Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy train with ScotRail (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard), compare the best connections for your Edinburgh - Kirkcaldy route and then book a cheap train ticket with ease. The distance from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy by train is 11 miles (17 km). You can book tickets for this ScotRail train for as low as £10 one-way if you book in advance. When you search for ScotRail tickets from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy in the Omio app, you can also check whether they are mobile tickets quickly and easily. If they are mobile tickets, then you can go paperless when taking a train. Book that perfect ScotRail Edinburgh - Kirkcaldy train ticket online and enjoy your trip!
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Edinburgh Waverley, located approximately 0.4 miles (659 m) from the city centre of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival train station in Kirkcaldy, called Kirkcaldy, is located around 0.4 miles (611 m) away from its city centre.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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