The average train between Rutherglen and Kirkcaldy takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rutherglen and Kirkcaldy is 73 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 17m.
