The average train between Kirkcaldy and Prestonpans takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy to Prestonpans. 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 Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Prestonpans. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Prestonpans station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Kirkcaldy to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Prestonpans train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestonpans station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Prestonpans train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Prestonpans is 20.6 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 39m.