The average train between Kirkcaldy and Leith takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kirkcaldy to Leith. 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 30 minutes between Kirkcaldy and Leith. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Leith at 11:27 PM. 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 Leith station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Kirkcaldy to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Leith train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Leith is 16.1 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.