There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
4h 7m£99–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
11h 59m£50–212Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
6h 59m£158–257Drive 421.6 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldycar 421.6 mi
7h 21m£104–150Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 46m£118–376Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 37m£97–326Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h£83–208Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 16m£80–232Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 51m£97–379Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 37m£91–223Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
8h 38m£188–364Train, bus
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
14h 19m£131–254
Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £50 - £220 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs £95 - £240.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Kirkcaldy is 406 miles. The road distance is 424.1 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £220 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–160
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Basingstoke to Kirkcaldy.
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