The average train between Ayr and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr 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 Ayr and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Ayr to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Ayr to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Ayr and Kirkcaldy is 117.4 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 25m.