The average train between Grimsby and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Grimsby to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Grimsby to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Grimsby and Kirkcaldy is 345.6 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Kirkcaldy via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 23m.