The average train between Hamilton and Kirkcaldy takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Hamilton to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
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The distance between Hamilton and Kirkcaldy is 66.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy via Haymarket in around 1h 46m.