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How to get fromBurton upon Trent to Kirkcaldyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Burton upon Trent to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Kirkcaldytrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 22m
    £180–260

  2. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    5h 5m
    £64–180

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    9h 28m
    £77–156

  4. Drive 299.8 mi

    1. Drive from Burton upon Trent to Kirkcaldycar car 299.8 mi
    5h 14m
    £73–105

  5. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 56m
    £65–146

  6. Train via Edinburgh Waverley

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    5h 41m
    £179–259

Burton upon Trent to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Burton upon Trent, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Burton-on-Trent to Kirkcaldy twice daily. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 22m.

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