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Kirkcaldy Galleries
Award-winning local history museum with art, industrial heritage, and changing exhibitions in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy without transferring at least once.
L87815 · L87544
L87776 · L87656
L87861 · L87679
L87829 · L87668
L87838 · L87552
L87815 · L87544
L87757 · L87530
L87785 · W69649
L87845 · W69657
L87776 · L87656Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Kirkcaldy take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Kirkcaldy trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87815 · L87544 | Delayed 7:15 AM 8:15 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h24 | 9:39 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87853+ C01971 | Delayed 8:31 AM 9:30 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h36 | 10:22 AM 10:22 AMKirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
L87757 · L87530 | 6:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h33 | 7:33 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87776 · L87656 | 6:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h34 | 8:19 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
W69947 · L87537 | 6:48 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h47 | 8:35 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
W29873+ L87537 | 6:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h47 | 8:35 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87785 · W69649 | 7:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h33 | 8:48 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87797 · L87664 | 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h37 | 9:22 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87815 · L87544 | 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h24 | 9:39 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87829 · L87668 | 8:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h38 | 10:23 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87838 · L87552 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h35 | 10:35 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87845 · W69657 | 9:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h33 | 10:48 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87853+ C01971 | 9:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h36 | 11:06 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
L87861 · L87679 | 9:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h37 | 11:22 AM Kirkcaldy station (KDY) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 11:02 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Kirkcaldy — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kirkcaldy trip today.
Award-winning local history museum with art, industrial heritage, and changing exhibitions in a striking modern building.
Restored merchant’s house museum in Dysart explaining domestic life, trade, and the old harbor’s rich local story.
Volunteer-run railway museum with locomotives, rolling stock, and industrial transport history close to Kirkcaldy.
Long waterfront promenade ideal for walking, sea views, public art, and a feel for Kirkcaldy’s coastal character.
Historic harbor quarter with cobbled character, sea views, and a strong sense of old burgh life and maritime heritage.
Coastal path section offering beaches, harbors, geology, and some of the best scenic walking near Kirkcaldy.
Cullen Skink is a rich smoked haddock, potato, and onion soup from nearby northeast Scotland, widely loved across Fife for its warming coastal character.
Haggis is Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of oats, spices, and offal, traditionally served with neeps and tatties and common on menus in Fife.
Stovies are a hearty Scottish potato dish slowly cooked with onions and usually beef or sausage, valued as comforting home-style food in local pubs.
Popular harbourside seafood restaurant in Dysart near Kirkcaldy, known for fresh fish, Scottish specials, and relaxed coastal views.
Established Kirkcaldy restaurant and bar serving steaks, grills, seafood, and classic Scottish dishes in a smart casual setting.
Well-known local bakery and cafe chain for Fife morning rolls, cakes, soups, and light lunches in an easygoing everyday atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are often cheaper than Edinburgh, while dining and local buses are fairly priced for Scottish town travel.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes if service is good.
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Kirkcaldy Railway Station -> Kirkcaldy High Street
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kirkcaldy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Kirkcaldy trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Kirkcaldy station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Kirkcaldy train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Argyle Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Argyle Street.
Ticket office support is available at Argyle Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Argyle Street: Parking.
Available at Argyle Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Argyle Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Kirkcaldy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Kirkcaldy.
Wi-Fi is available at Kirkcaldy.
Ticket office support is available at Kirkcaldy. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kirkcaldy: Parking, WC.
Available at Kirkcaldy: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kirkcaldy: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 15, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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