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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

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 Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 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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Departing Saturday, November 14, 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, November 15, 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, November 16, 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, November 17, 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 Wednesday, November 18, 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 39m.

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