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Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkcaldy and Southampton takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration
497 mi
Distance
£208
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
7h 28m
£167–268

Kirkcaldy to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Kirkcaldy and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Southampton at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 51m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 47m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 52m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 19m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 49m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 51m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 47m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Southampton? 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.

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  • Distance: 497.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Southampton Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 28m.

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