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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £30 - £130 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Donkey Derby and arriving at Bus Station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Chesterfield and Kirkcaldy is 304 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £160 - £230.

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

The train from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy train from?

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £160 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 44m
£160–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
8h 47m
£32–124
Drive 263.8 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldycar 263.8 mi
5h 5m
£65–93
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 20m
£83–172
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
5h 3m
£158–227
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 33m
£81–200
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 51m
£111–247
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 11m
£137–291

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy twice daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donkey Derby to Bus Station via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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