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Trains from Manchester Stations to Kirkcaldy (KDY)

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17

train journeys
per day

185

miles (298 kms)

3hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:57 / 01:38

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Kirkcaldy (KDY)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Kirkcaldy , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Kirkcaldy is approximately 185 miles (298 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 50 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Kirkcaldy.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Deansgate to Kirkcaldy. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Kirkcaldy Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:57
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    09:23
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Piccadilly to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    06:25
    3 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    10:22
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    06:39
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Deansgate
    Kirkcaldy
    Deansgate to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    08:24
    3 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    12:21
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    08:56
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:21
    Deansgate
    Kirkcaldy
    Deansgate to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    10:24
    3 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    14:21
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    10:56
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Deansgate
    Kirkcaldy
    Deansgate to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    12:25
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    16:21
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    12:56
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    17:21
    Deansgate
    Kirkcaldy
    Deansgate to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    14:24
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    18:25
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    14:56
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:45
    Deansgate
    Kirkcaldy
    Deansgate to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    16:24
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    20:28
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    16:56
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    21:10
    Deansgate
    Kirkcaldy
    Deansgate to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    18:24
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    22:22
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    18:56
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    23:26
    Deansgate
    Kirkcaldy
    Deansgate to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    20:25
    9 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    06:03
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy
  • Mon 6th May
    23:50
    10 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    10:22
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Kirkcaldy
    Manchester Oxford Road to Kirkcaldy

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 21:25
Saturday 06:30 - 21:25
Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
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 Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Stations and Kirkcaldy

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Kirkcaldy by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Kirkcaldy vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:38.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Stations & Kirkcaldy. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Kirkcaldy.

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