What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy is to fly and train which costs £45 - £120 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy is to fly and train which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Haymarket Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Belfast to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Belfast and Kirkcaldy is 161 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Kirkcaldy without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Belfast to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Belfast to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Kirkcaldy?

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 3246+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Belfast to Kirkcaldy - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Kirkcaldy by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
3h 3m
£50–128
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
3h 33m
£47–113
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
8h 1m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
8h 45m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcaldycar
5h 6m
£61–278
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
4h 11m
£56–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
4h 41m
£52–167
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus Uk090
8h 14m
Bus and ferry, bus via Clackmannan
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus X27
8h 57m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 159.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Kirkcaldy. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, then take the train to Kirkcaldy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 8h 1m.

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