The average train between Reading and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Reading to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Reading to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Kirkcaldy is 537.7 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Kirkcaldy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 21m.