The average train between Ardrossan and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ardrossan to Kirkcaldy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ardrossan and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Ardrossan to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Ardrossan to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Ardrossan and Kirkcaldy is 116 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 26m.