The average train between Kirkcaldy and Elgin takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy to Elgin. 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 4 hours between Kirkcaldy and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Elgin station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Kirkcaldy to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Elgin train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Elgin is 170.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 23m.