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Rotherham to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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.

5h 27m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
4h 45m
£59–185

Rotherham to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Rotherham and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham to Kirkcaldy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 272.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Kirkcaldy via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 45m.

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