The cheapest and fastest trains from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland
Cheapest price
£147
Average price
£147
Fastest journey
8 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland will cost around £147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £147.
To travel from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland you need to make at least 2 changes.
23:178h42Kirkcaldy7:59Sunderland£1471One-way2 changes
23:178h42Kirkcaldy7:59Sunderland£1471One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kirkcaldy to Sunderland
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 175 km
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£137 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland
Trains from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 20:29 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Kirkcaldy and Sunderland from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
ScotRail
FAQs: Kirkcaldy to Sunderland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kirkcaldy to Sunderland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sunderland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kirkcaldy and Sunderland
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: WHSmith, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 15
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from outside the station building at the entrance to Platform 2
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
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