The average train between Kirkcaldy and Manchester takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Kirkcaldy to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Kirkcaldy to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Manchester is 299 km. The road distance is 392 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m.