The average train between Kirkcaldy and Reading takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Kirkcaldy to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Reading station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Kirkcaldy to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Reading is 537.7 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 15m.