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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy is to bus via Glasgow which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Birmingham and Kirkcaldy is 282 miles. The road distance is 313.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £200 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Birmingham to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Kirkcaldy train from?

Birmingham to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £200 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Birmingham to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Birmingham to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Birmingham to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Kirkcaldy is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Kirkcaldy?

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
3h 19m
£49–123
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 37m
£48–79
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 44m
£200–280
Drive 311.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Kirkcaldycar 311.3 mi
5h 19m
£76–110
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
4h 31m
£48–162
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 17m
£104–207
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 25m
£129–387
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m
£112–201
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
6h 5m
£129–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
11h 5m
£72–164

Birmingham to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 280.6 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Kirkcaldy twice daily. Tickets cost £200–280 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 8h 37m.

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