Kirkcaldy to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkcaldy and Cardiff takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 38m
Duration: 402 mi
Distance: £178
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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£148–264

Kirkcaldy to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kirkcaldy and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:57 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:57 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:57 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:57 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 6:45 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:41 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 3m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
2:08 PM → 8:49 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 10:46 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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