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Get from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen
The journey takes about 2 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 376, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen?
The cheapest train tickets from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen start from R 376. The average price for this train route is around R 1 021. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen?
The average train journey time from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen is 2h 12m, covering a distance of 132 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 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 Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen?
The earliest train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 19:42.
Which is the best train operator from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen?
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 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen?
Based on 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 offers the most punctual service from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen?
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 Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen?
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 Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 355To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 355 to R 1 851 for a train ticket from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 355, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
