The average train between Southampton and Kirkcaldy takes 7h 46m 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.
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 10:56 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 21m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Southampton to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Southampton to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Kirkcaldy is 591.1 km. The road distance is 800 km.
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 11m.