The average train between Kirkcaldy and West Kilbride takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkcaldy to West Kilbride. 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 West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:50 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at West Kilbride station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Kirkcaldy to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.
Kirkcaldy to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at West Kilbride station.
Book your Kirkcaldy to West Kilbride train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kirkcaldy and West Kilbride is 115.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to West Kilbride via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 3h 56m.