Rome2Rio

Kirkcaldy to Dumfries trains

Find Transport to Dumfries

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkcaldy and Dumfries takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 4m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kirkcaldy to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kirkcaldy and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 16m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 43m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Dumfries? 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.

Map of how to get from Kirkcaldy to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 2m.

Operators