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Kirkcaldy to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkcaldy and Elgin takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. 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.

6h 45m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kirkcaldy to Elgin train times

Trains run twice daily between Kirkcaldy and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 3:08 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail10h 7m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail9h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Elgin? 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: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Elgin via Dundee in around 4h 27m.

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