The average train between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy is 201.2 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 19m.