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Kirkcaldy to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkcaldy and Bournemouth takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 7m
Duration
526 mi
Distance
£218
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
8h 10m
£178–293

Kirkcaldy to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Kirkcaldy and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 3:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 24m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 19m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 59m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 24m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 2m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 52m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 24m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 19m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Bournemouth? 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.

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  • Distance: 525.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Bournemouth via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 10m.

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