The average train between Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh Waverley takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 every 20 minutes between Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 12:36 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh Waverley is 18.5 km. The road distance is 41 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 49 min. Three other operators also service this route.