The average train between Sunderland and Fife takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Fife. 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 Sunderland and Fife. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Fife at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Fife. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Fife station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Sunderland to Fife train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Fife train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Sunderland to Fife train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Fife is 188.6 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Cupar via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 21m.