The average train between Hull and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Hull to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Hull to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Hull and Kirkcaldy is 319.5 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Kirkcaldy via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 29m.