The cheapest and fastest trains from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 35 trains that leave Kirkcaldy for Burntisland every day 18 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 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 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.
6:570h09Kirkcaldy7:06Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
7:200h07Kirkcaldy7:27Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
8:020h07Kirkcaldy8:09Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
8:070h09Kirkcaldy8:16Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
8:470h09Kirkcaldy8:56Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
7:200h07Kirkcaldy7:27Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
8:020h07Kirkcaldy8:09Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
11:570h08Kirkcaldy12:05Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
14:080h08Kirkcaldy14:16Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
6:570h09Kirkcaldy7:06Burntisland£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Kirkcaldy to Burntisland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 7 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£20 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kirkcaldy to Burntisland train times
The table below shows live departures for Kirkcaldy to Burntisland trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:30 Kirkcaldy | 0h38 | 23:08 Burntisland | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:02 Kirkcaldy | 0h09 | 23:11 Burntisland | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 June | |||||
![]() | 6:28 Kirkcaldy | 0h42 | 7:10 Burntisland | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:57 Kirkcaldy | 0h09 | 7:06 Burntisland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:20 Kirkcaldy | 0h07 | 7:27 Burntisland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:02 Kirkcaldy | 0h07 | 8:09 Burntisland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:07 Kirkcaldy | 0h09 | 8:16 Burntisland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:23 Kirkcaldy | 0h49 | 9:12 Burntisland | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:47 Kirkcaldy | 0h09 | 8:56 Burntisland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:25 Kirkcaldy | 0h48 | 10:13 Burntisland | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:57 Kirkcaldy | 0h09 | 10:06 Burntisland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland
Trains from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 7m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 6:36 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail trains will get you between Kirkcaldy and Burntisland 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: Kirkcaldy to Burntisland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kirkcaldy to Burntisland 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 Burntisland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kirkcaldy and Burntisland
- 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
- 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.
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