The average train between Inverness and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 3 hours between Inverness and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Inverness to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Inverness to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Inverness and Kirkcaldy is 164.7 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Kirkcaldy via Perth in around 3h 49m.