The average train between Liverpool and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy. 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 Liverpool and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Liverpool to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Liverpool to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Kirkcaldy is 301.1 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kirkcaldy via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 6m.