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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Kirkcaldy
Cheapest price
£355
Average price
£384
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Kirkcaldy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Kirkcaldy will cost around £384 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £355.
To travel from Reading to Kirkcaldy you need to make at least one change.
6:458h22Reading15:07Kirkcaldy£3551One-way1 change- 17:4517h21Reading11:06Kirkcaldy£3551One-way1 change
- 6:157h05Reading13:20Kirkcaldy£3611One-way2 changes
- 10:157h08Reading17:23Kirkcaldy£3611One-way2 changes
- 16:157h03Reading23:18Kirkcaldy£3611One-way2 changes
- 12:156h32Reading18:47Kirkcaldy£3711One-way2 changes
- 8:156h52Reading15:07Kirkcaldy£4061One-way2 changes
- 14:166h52Reading21:08Kirkcaldy£4061One-way2 changes
- 11:457h02Reading18:47Kirkcaldy£4551One-way1 change
- 16:157h03Reading23:18Kirkcaldy£3611One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Kirkcaldy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £82. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £82, and a train costs an average of £355.
Distance: 537 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£384 Average Price | £98 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 22m Average total duration Fastest 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Kirkcaldy train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Kirkcaldy trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:45 Reading | 17h21 | 11:06 Kirkcaldy | 1 change | |
| 20:42 Reading | 14h24 | 11:06 Kirkcaldy | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
| 6:15 Reading | 7h05 | 13:20 Kirkcaldy | 2 changes | |
| 6:45 Reading | 8h22 | 15:07 Kirkcaldy | 1 change | |
| 8:15 Reading | 6h52 | 15:07 Kirkcaldy | 2 changes | |
| 10:15 Reading | 7h08 | 17:23 Kirkcaldy | 2 changes | |
| 11:45 Reading | 7h02 | 18:47 Kirkcaldy | 1 change | |
| 12:15 Reading | 6h32 | 18:47 Kirkcaldy | 2 changes | |
| 14:16 Reading | 6h52 | 21:08 Kirkcaldy | 2 changes | |
| 16:15 Reading | 7h03 | 23:18 Kirkcaldy | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Kirkcaldy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Kirkcaldy run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £355 but you can travel from only £82 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 18:55. The fastest train covers the 537 km distance in 6h 32m.
Distance 537 km |
Average train duration 8h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £355 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 18:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Reading to Kirkcaldy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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 Reading and Kirkcaldy
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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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