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How to get fromBirmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkcaldyby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkcaldy by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain train
    2h 5m
    £46–111

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 15m
    £45–142

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 26m
    £116–245

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    10h 40m
    £71–163

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Kirkcaldyrideshare rideshare 321.2 mi
    5h 26m

  6. Drive 321.2 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkcaldycar car 321.2 mi
    5h 26m
    £78–112

  7. Train via Birmingham New Street

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    7h 31m
    £130–282

  8. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Kirkcaldytrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    7h 36m
    £192–282

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kirkcaldy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Cross Country also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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