The average train between Kirkcaldy and Irvine takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Kirkcaldy to Irvine. 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 hourly between Kirkcaldy and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Irvine at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Irvine? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Irvine station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Kirkcaldy to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Irvine train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Irvine is 108.4 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Irvine via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 43m.