The train between South Shields and Kirkcaldy takes 2h 57m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between South Shields and Kirkcaldy. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
South Shields to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
The distance between South Shields and Kirkcaldy is 165.1 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Kirkcaldy via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 57m.