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Dumfries to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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.

3h 39m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
3h 29m
£50–92

Dumfries to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 21m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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: 156.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Kirkcaldy via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 29m.

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