Kirkcaldy to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Kirkcaldy to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kirkcaldy to Manchester, 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 05:53 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 300
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey CA$148.20 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 39m
Train operators 10

Kirkcaldy to Manchester by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Kirkcaldy to Manchester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 300 kilometres.

Train travel between Kirkcaldy and Manchester: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Kirkcaldy to Manchester:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$148.20

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Kirkcaldy and Manchester

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 33 trains make this journey of 300 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Kirkcaldy is at 05:53 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:59.

During the weekend, 06:14 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:59 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 4 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Kirkcaldy and Manchester

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 44 minutes, covering a total of 300 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Kirkcaldy and Manchester?

You can secure tickets for travel between Kirkcaldy and Manchester up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Kirkcaldy to Manchester

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Manchester city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Kirkcaldy to Manchester

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

The total journey from Kirkcaldy to Manchester is 300 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.