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Portsmouth to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Kirkcaldy takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

7h 57m
Duration
491 mi
Distance
£212
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
7h 25m
£169–287

Portsmouth to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 491.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Kirkcaldy via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 25m.

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