The average train between Scarborough and Kirkcaldy takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Scarborough to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Scarborough to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Kirkcaldy is 268.9 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Kirkcaldy via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 20m.