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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £55 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Durham to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Durham and Kirkcaldy is 163 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £55 - £110.

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

The train from Durham to Kirkcaldy takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Durham to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Durham to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Kirkcaldy train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Durham to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Durham to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

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

Where does the Durham to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Kirkcaldy is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Durham to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Durham to Kirkcaldy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2h 22m
£55–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
5h 29m
£18–29
Drive 147.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Kirkcaldycar 147.2 mi
3h 5m
£37–53
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 41m
£52–107

Durham to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 162 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Kirkcaldy twice daily. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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