The average train between Portobello and Kirkcaldy takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Portobello 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 Portobello and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change
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8h 34m • 1 change
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47 min • 1 change
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1h 9m • 1 change
55 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Portobello to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Kirkcaldy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Portobello to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Portobello to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Portobello to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portobello and Kirkcaldy is 18.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 44 min. Three other operators also service this route.