Kirkcaldy to South Shields Trains

Kirkcaldy to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kirkcaldy and South Shields takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Kirkcaldy to South 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 15m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 54m

£37–101

Kirkcaldy to South Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Kirkcaldy and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 11:58 PM which arrives into South Shields at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:13 PM → 11:08 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
8:58 PM → 5:38 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:01 AM → 7:38 AM
7h 37m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:22 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:53 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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