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Bedford to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bedford and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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.

6h 14m
Duration
465 mi
Distance
£202
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 41m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Kirkcaldy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 465.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bedford to Kirkcaldy via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 11m.

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