Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 53m 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.

3h 53m
Duration: 178 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain

3h 22m

£42–114

Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:41 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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:28 PM → 10:02 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:06 PM → 10:19 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
7:28 PM → 11:18 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 6:03 AM
Arrives next day
7h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:41 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:06 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:51 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
11:46 AM → 3:09 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.