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Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Kirkcaldy takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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.

2h
Duration
61 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Motherwell to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Motherwell and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 13m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 31m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 20m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 31m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 31m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 31m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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.

Map of how to get from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 39m.

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