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.
Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 7:31 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Sunderland to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Sunderland to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Kirkcaldy is 175.2 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 53m.