The average train between Kirkcaldy and Thurso takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy to Thurso. 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 3 times a day between Kirkcaldy and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Thurso at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Thurso station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Kirkcaldy to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to Thurso train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Thurso is 276.4 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Thurso via Perth and Inverness in around 8h 55m.