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Trip Overview

The average train between Skipton and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Skipton 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.

4h 52m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Skipton to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skipton and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skipton 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: 212 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Kirkcaldy via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 12m.

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