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Dover to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Kirkcaldy takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

7h 13m
Duration
492 mi
Distance
£218
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
6h 36m
£175–277

Dover to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dover and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 34m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 31m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 33m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 21m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 24m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 37m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 18m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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: 492.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Kirkcaldy via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 36m.

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