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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Kirkcaldy takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

2h 23m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 5m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy via Haymarket in around 2h 11m.

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