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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Leeds | Kirkcaldy | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Leeds | Kirkcaldy | No tags |
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Get from Leeds to Kirkcaldy
The journey takes about 3 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just £72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Kirkcaldy?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Kirkcaldy start from £72. The average price for this train route is around £89. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Kirkcaldy?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Kirkcaldy is 3h 39m, covering a distance of 173 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 38m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Kirkcaldy route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Kirkcaldy?
The earliest train from Leeds to Kirkcaldy departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 15:08.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds 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 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Kirkcaldy was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £70To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Kirkcaldy as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £70 to £187 for a train ticket from Leeds to Kirkcaldy based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £84, which is on 2025-12-13.
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.
