The average train between Gloucester and Kirkcaldy takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 4 hours between Gloucester and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Gloucester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Gloucester to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Kirkcaldy is 476.5 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Kirkcaldy via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 7h 4m.