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How to get fromDarlington to Kirkcaldyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Kirkcaldytrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2h 34m
    £60–120

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    5h 20m
    £28–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    5h 10m
    £31–51

  4. Drive  164.2 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Kirkcaldycar car 164.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £41–59

  5. Train via Edinburgh Waverley

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 53m
    £58–119

Darlington to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar39Weekly Trains
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Kirkcaldy 4 times a day. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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