The average train between Thurso and Kirkcaldy takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Thurso to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
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The distance between Thurso and Kirkcaldy is 276.4 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Kirkcaldy via Inverness and Perth in around 8h 41m.