The average train between Kirkcaldy and Southampton takes 7h 33m 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.
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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Southampton station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Kirkcaldy to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Southampton train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Southampton is 591.1 km. The road distance is 800 km.
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.