The average train between Kendal and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Kendal 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 2 hours between Kendal and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kendal 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Kendal to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Kendal to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Kirkcaldy is 200.8 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Kendal to Kirkcaldy via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 3h 50m.