Kirkcaldy to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham, 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 07:21 View journey
Last train 13:07 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 413
Trains / day 4 View all
Cheapest journey US$226.22 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 52m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham

So you’re considering going from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham

Ready to book tickets from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham? 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 Birmingham typically run US$226.22.

  • 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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Train times for travel from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 07:21 and the last departure is 10:18. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:21 and the last train leaves at 13:07. On average, a total of 4 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 42 minutes, spanning 413 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham 4 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham

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 Birmingham city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham

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

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham is 413 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.