The average train between Paisley and Kirkcaldy takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Paisley 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 Paisley and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Paisley to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Paisley to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Paisley and Kirkcaldy is 85.3 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 2h 45m.