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Duke Street to Kirkcaldy by train

First train

05:28

Last train

23:03

Departure station

Duke Street

Arrival station

Kirkcaldy

Journey time

From 1h 44m

Distance

44 miles (71 km)

Frequency

27 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy in 1 hour 44 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 46 minutes to travel the 44 miles (71 km) from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 27 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or CrossCountry to Kirkcaldy. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Kirkcaldy by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy take?

The average journey time by train between Duke Street and Kirkcaldy is 2 hours and 46 minutes, with around 27 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Duke Street and Kirkcaldy by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy?

No, there are no direct train services from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy. Travelling from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy leave?

The first train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy leaves at 05:28. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy leave?

The last train from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy leaves at 23:03. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Duke Street and Kirkcaldy by train?

Trains travelling from Duke Street to Kirkcaldy cover a distance of around 44 miles (71 km) during the journey.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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