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 28m.

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 2h 58m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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.

Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 3070+ 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
2h 58m
£49–128
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
8h 45m
£44–119
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
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcaldycar
5h 6m
£61–278
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
3h 28m
£47–113
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 7m
£51–191
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 37m
£52–156
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 North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus X27
8h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
8h 50m

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

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Distance: 159.7 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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.

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