The average train between Tranent and Kirkcaldy takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Tranent 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 Tranent and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tranent is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tranent to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Tranent station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Tranent to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestonpans station.
Tranent to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Tranent to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Tranent and Kirkcaldy is 23.1 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Prestonpans to Kirkcaldy via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 10m.