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Outbound fromElgin to Kirkcaldy by train
It takes an average of 5h 14m to travel from Elgin to Kirkcaldy by train, over a distance of around 106 miles (170 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Elgin to Kirkcaldy and tickets for this journey start from £27.30 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Elgin to Kirkcaldy in 3 hours 44 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Elgin to Kirkcaldy? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 14 minutes to travel the 106 miles (170 km) from Elgin to Kirkcaldy by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change 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 Elgin to Kirkcaldy in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £27.30. 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.
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