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Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly by train

First train

05:00

Last train

23:53

Departure station

Glasgow Queen Street

Arrival station

Lochgelly

Journey time

From 1h 37m

Distance

41 miles (66 km)

Frequency

23 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

ScotRail

Taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly in 1 hour 37 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 19 minutes to travel the 41 miles (66 km) from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 23 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. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with ScotRail for all or at least part of your journey to Lochgelly.

Book train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly? 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly take?

The average journey time by train between Glasgow Queen Street and Lochgelly is 2 hours and 19 minutes, with around 23 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 Glasgow Queen Street and Lochgelly by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly?

No, there are no direct train services from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly. Travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly leave?

The first train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly leaves at 05:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly leave?

The last train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly leaves at 23:53. 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 Glasgow Queen Street and Lochgelly by train?

Trains travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly cover a distance of around 41 miles (66 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Lochgelly to Glasgow Queen Street.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochgelly

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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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