The average train between Tain and Kirkcaldy takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Tain 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 every 4 hours between Tain and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tain 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 Tain to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Tain to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.
Tain to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Tain to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Tain and Kirkcaldy is 196.1 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Tain to Kirkcaldy via Inverness and Perth in around 6h 5m.