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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 24m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Stranraer to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 18m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 1m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 20m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 18m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 20m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 18m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 19m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 14m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 28m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 52m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 30m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 20m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 18m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 2m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 20m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 18m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Kirkcaldy via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 4h 34m.

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