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Heathrow to Kirkcaldy trains

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The average train between Heathrow and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Heathrow 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.

6h 30m
Duration
433 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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6h 27m
£145–217

Heathrow to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Heathrow and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 11m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 25m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 10m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 18m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 20m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 11m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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.

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  • Distance: 433.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Kirkcaldy via King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 27m.

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