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Trains from Kirkcaldy (KDY) to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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16

train journeys
per day

187

miles (301 kms)

5hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

05:57 / 08:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

9

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Kirkcaldy (KDY) to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North is approximately 187 miles (301 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 25 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:57
    6 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    12:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    07:27
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    12:47
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    09:25
    5 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    10:18
    6 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    11:25
    5 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    11:59
    6 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    18:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    13:25
    5 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    19:07
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    14:06
    6 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    20:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    15:25
    5 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    21:02
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    16:07
    6 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    22:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    17:24
    5 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    23:17
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    18:45
    11 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    06:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    20:13
    11 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    07:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    23:52
    11 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    23:59
    12 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:32
    Kirkcaldy
    Birkenhead North
    Kirkcaldy to Birkenhead North

About Kirkcaldy Station

Station name Kirkcaldy (KDY)
Address Kirkcaldy station, off Abottshall Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1YL
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 19:00
Saturday 06:30 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birkenhead North Station

Station name Birkenhead North (BKN)
Address Birkenhead North station, Station Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7AZ
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:49 - 00:17
Tuesday 05:49 - 00:17
Wednesday 05:49 - 00:17
Thursday 05:49 - 00:17
Friday 05:49 - 00:17
Saturday 05:49 - 00:17
Sunday 07:49 - 00:17
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North

The travel time between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 08:45.

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Amenities on trains between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Kirkcaldy & Birkenhead North. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Kirkcaldy and Birkenhead North, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.