The cheapest and fastest trains from Kirkcaldy to Halifax
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kirkcaldy to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kirkcaldy to Halifax will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 3 trains that leave Kirkcaldy for Halifax 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 279 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 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.






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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kirkcaldy to Halifax
Trains from Kirkcaldy to Halifax run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 18:30 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Kirkcaldy to Halifax trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Kirkcaldy and Halifax from £60. 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 Halifax train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kirkcaldy to Halifax 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 Halifax, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kirkcaldy and Halifax
- 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: Sunday Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station Lift access to platforms
- 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 toilets are open during station opening hours. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk from the station.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Horton Street. (200 yards from the Station)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
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