The average train between Fort William and Kirkcaldy takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Fort William to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
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The distance between Fort William and Kirkcaldy is 143 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket in around 5h 42m.