Leeds to Kirkcaldy by train

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Overview: trains from Leeds to Kirkcaldy

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leeds 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 06:57 View journey
Last train 17:08 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 278
Trains / day 3 View all
Cheapest journey £109.64 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 44m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Leeds to Kirkcaldy

Ready to book a trip from Leeds to Kirkcaldy by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Leeds and Kirkcaldy

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Kirkcaldy start at £109.64. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Leeds to Kirkcaldy is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Departure frequency and timetable from Leeds to Kirkcaldy

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Leeds to Kirkcaldy:

  • 06:57 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 15:08 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 07:08 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 17:08 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 2 hours and 3 minutes from Leeds toward Kirkcaldy.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 3 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Leeds to Kirkcaldy

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 35 minutes, spanning 278 kilometres in total.

Booking Leeds to Kirkcaldy trains in advance

Booking your Leeds to Kirkcaldy tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Leeds and Kirkcaldy by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making your Leeds to Kirkcaldy travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Kirkcaldy.

FAQs about the train journey from Leeds to Kirkcaldy

Want to know more about your journey from Leeds 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 Leeds to Kirkcaldy is 278 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.