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 17m 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 17m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 54m

£44–119

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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:36 PM → 5:37 PM
3h • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 6:13 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
4:08 PM → 7:08 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 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, August 16, 2026

8:22 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 47m • 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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