Looking to travel from Thurso to Kirkcaldy by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 11 hours 42 minutes to travel from Thurso to Kirkcaldy by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 16 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 172 miles (276 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Kirkcaldy, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway or ScotRail to get to Kirkcaldy – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Thurso to Kirkcaldy in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £66.80.
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The average journey time by train between Thurso and Kirkcaldy is 11 hours and 42 minutes, with around 8 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.
The fastest journey time by train from Thurso to Kirkcaldy is 7 hours and 16 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Thurso to Kirkcaldy can start from as little as £66.80 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Thurso to Kirkcaldy. Travelling from Thurso to Kirkcaldy by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Thurso to Kirkcaldy leaves at 05:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Thurso to Kirkcaldy leaves at 16:32. 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.
Trains travelling from Thurso to Kirkcaldy cover a distance of around 172 miles (276 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Kirkcaldy to Thurso.
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