The average train between Greenock and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock 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 hourly between Greenock and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Greenock to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Greenock West station.
Greenock to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Greenock to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Greenock and Kirkcaldy is 101.2 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 9m.