The average train between Kirkcaldy and Ayr takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Kirkcaldy to Ayr. 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 Kirkcaldy and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Ayr at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Ayr station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Kirkcaldy to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Ayr train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Ayr train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Ayr is 117.4 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Ayr via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 59m.