The average train between Kirkcaldy and Kilmarnock takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Kilmarnock is 100.5 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 3h 40m.