What is the cheapest way to get from Burnley to Fife?

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Fife is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Fife?

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Fife is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Fife. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Cupar via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Burnley to Fife?

The distance between Burnley and Fife is 256 miles. The road distance is 230.7 miles.

How do I travel from Burnley to Fife without a car?

The best way to get from Burnley to Fife without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Burnley to Fife?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Burnley to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Fife train from?

Burnley to Fife train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Burnley to Fife train arrive?

Burnley to Fife train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Fife is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Burnley to Fife.

How do I get a train ticket from Burnley to Fife?

Book your Burnley to Fife train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 902+ hotels available in Fife.

Burnley to Fife - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Burnley to Fife by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 27m
£79–142
Drive 229.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Fifecar 229.4 mi
4h 20m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 43m
£87–197
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
6h 24m
£104–202
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
8h 19m
£94–212
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain
7h 28m
£121–284

Burnley to Fife by train

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Distance: 254.5 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Cupar via Preston and Haymarket in around 5h 27m.

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