The average train between Kilmarnock and Fife takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock to Fife. 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 Kilmarnock and Fife. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Fife at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Fife. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Fife station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Kilmarnock to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Fife train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Fife is 122.9 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Cupar via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 3h 12m.