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Get from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy
The journey takes about 2 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just €10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy?
The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy start from €10. The average price for this train route is around €53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy?
The average train journey time from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy is 2h 14m, covering a distance of 132 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 47m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy?
The earliest train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 20:08.
Which is the best train operator from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €11 to €94 for a train ticket from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €35, which is on 2026-02-01.