The average train between Middlesbrough and Kirkcaldy takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Kirkcaldy. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Kirkcaldy at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Kirkcaldy station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Middlesbrough to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Kirkcaldy train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Kirkcaldy is 210.1 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Kirkcaldy via Darlington and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 48m.