The average train between Oban and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban 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 4 times a day between Oban and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Oban to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Oban to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Oban and Kirkcaldy is 146.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket in around 4h 47m.