The average train between London and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 5m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from London to Kirkcaldy? 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 London to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from King's Cross station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
London to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
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The distance between London and Kirkcaldy is 549.7 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Kirkcaldy via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 2m.