Lancaster to Kirkcaldy by train

Explore Lancaster to Kirkcaldy by rail

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

Train cost between Lancaster and Kirkcaldy

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: CA$105.68

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Lancaster to Kirkcaldy departure frequency and train timetable

With 20 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 41 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 07:14 and the last one is at 20:08. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 08:08, with the last one at 20:08.

Train travel time and distance from Lancaster to Kirkcaldy

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 51 minutes. The total distance travelled is 231 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Lancaster and Kirkcaldy?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

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.