Trains from Chester to Kirkcaldy

Chester to Kirkcaldy train information

Chester Kirkcaldy train map

Train duration 4h25m
Arrival Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Departure Chester, England
Distance 202 Miles
Lowest train price from £36.50
Average train price £92.00
  • The route connecting Chester, which is in England and Kirkcaldy, located in Scotland is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.
  • There are 202 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Chester to Kirkcaldy is around 4h25m. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Kirkcaldy from Chester, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.
  • We found tickets from £36.50 to travel in the next month. Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Chester to Kirkcaldy train tickets

from £36.50 MORE 4h25m

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Train times Chester to Kirkcaldy

When are the next trains to Kirkcaldy?

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Best prices for Chester to Kirkcaldy trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Kirkcaldy by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Kirkcaldy to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Chester - Kirkcaldy train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to spend less for your Chester Kirkcaldy train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are different types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Chester to Kirkcaldy? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Chester Kirkcaldy ticket (i.e.: £91.02)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£91.02 = 0.97. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 1 trips from Chester to Kirkcaldy (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Chester to Kirkcaldy train £91.02 £60.68 £30.34 0.97

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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