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Kirkcaldy to North Shields trains

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The average train between Kirkcaldy and North Shields takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Kirkcaldy to North Shields. 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 1m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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2h 59m
£38–106

Kirkcaldy to North Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Kirkcaldy and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into North Shields at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 40m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryNexus Metro2h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryNexus Metro2h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 16m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 1m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 59m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 44m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Nexus Metro2h 59m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailCross CountryNexus Metro2h 48m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 155.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and North Shields, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to North Shields via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Monument in around 2h 59m.

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