The average train between South Shields and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields 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 South Shields and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
South Shields to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
The distance between South Shields and Kirkcaldy is 165.1 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Kirkcaldy via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 59m.
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