The average train between Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy. 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 Kirkcaldy at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy is 100.5 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 24m.