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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Dumfries to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Dumfries to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Kirkcaldy is 119.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Kirkcaldy via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 27m.