Manchester to Kirkcaldy Trains

Manchester to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

4h 28m

Duration

244 mi

Distance

£107

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Manchester to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:30 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 6:11 PM
3h 41m • 1 change

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