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Sunderland to Kirkcaldy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Kirkcaldy takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 27m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 56m
£37–109

Sunderland to Kirkcaldy train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Kirkcaldy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 56m.

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