Carlisle to Kirkcaldy by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 08:10 View journey
Last train 22:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 137
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey AU$31.39 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 21m
Train operators 8

From Carlisle to Kirkcaldy by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy by train. With 32 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy

Ready to book tickets from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Carlisle and Kirkcaldy typically run AU$31.39.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 08:10 and the last departure is 22:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 08:11 and the last train leaves at 22:15. On average, a total of 32 trains make this journey each day.

Carlisle to Kirkcaldy distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 137 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 42 minutes.

When are tickets between Carlisle and Kirkcaldy available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Carlisle and Kirkcaldy can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Kirkcaldy

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Kirkcaldy.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy

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

The total journey from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy is 137 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.