Kirkcaldy to Carlisle by train

Explore Kirkcaldy to Carlisle by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Kirkcaldy to Carlisle aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost from Kirkcaldy to Carlisle

Ready to book tickets from Kirkcaldy to Carlisle? 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 Kirkcaldy and Carlisle typically run CA$129.65.

• 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 4 and a half months in advance.

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Kirkcaldy to Carlisle departure frequency and train timetable

With 43 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 7 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:55 and the last one is at 21:26. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:21, with the last one at 21:07.

Train duration for trips from Kirkcaldy to Carlisle

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 47 minutes, crossing a total distance of 137 kilometres.

How far in advance Kirkcaldy and Carlisle tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Kirkcaldy and Carlisle are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Kirkcaldy to Carlisle

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Kirkcaldy and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Carlisle city guide.