The average train between Swindon and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Swindon to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Swindon to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Kirkcaldy is 514.9 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Kirkcaldy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 37m.