The average train between Kirkcaldy and Portsmouth takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 2:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Kirkcaldy to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Portsmouth is 606.9 km. The road distance is 791 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 27m.