Dumfries to Kirkcaldy Trains

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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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain

3h 31m

£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 23, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:15 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:01 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 6:11 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 8:12 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 10:59 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 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.