South Shields to Kirkcaldy Trains

South Shields to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 8m 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.

3h 8m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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South Shields to Kirkcaldy train times

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 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:56 PM → 5:14 AM
Arrives next day
5h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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