Trains from Reading to Kirkcaldy

Reading to Kirkcaldy train information

• There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Reading in England to Kirkcaldy in Scotland as well as the train operator for this journey.
• There are 334 miles between Reading to Kirkcaldy. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Kirkcaldy from Reading, and it’s also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
• Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Reading to Kirkcaldy train tickets

Reading - Kirkcaldy prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Reading to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Reading to Kirkcaldy trains

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

Discount Reading - Kirkcaldy train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Reading Kirkcaldy train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Reading to Kirkcaldy? Grab your calculator, considering:

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

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Reading Kirkcaldy ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Reading 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 rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

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