Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy by train

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Overview: trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy

Find the key information for travelling by train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 08:40 View journey
Last train 18:55 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 160
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey €38.42 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 15m
Train operators 3

Going from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy by train

About to set off from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kirkcaldy: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy:

  • Cheapest tickets: €38.42

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 08:40.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 18:55.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 08:42.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 18:37.

  • 16 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 2 minutes.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 160 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kirkcaldy

Tickets for travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Kirkcaldy can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Kirkcaldy.

FAQs about the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy

Want to know more about your journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy is 160 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.