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Southampton to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Kirkcaldy takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

7h 42m
Duration
497 mi
Distance
£207
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
7h 12m
£166–269

Southampton to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 11m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 30m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 28m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 5m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 14m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 22m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Kirkcaldy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 497 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kirkcaldy via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 12m.

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