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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at St Brycedale Road via Bus Station Stance 3 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Elgin to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Elgin and Kirkcaldy is 174 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Elgin to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Elgin to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Kirkcaldy train from?

Elgin to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Elgin to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Elgin to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Elgin to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Elgin to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Kirkcaldy is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Elgin to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Dundeetrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Dundee to Kirkcaldytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
3h 54m
£63–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park & Ridebus M90
5h 38m
£31–71
Drive 143.7 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Kirkcaldycar 143.7 mi
2h 53m
£36–52
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
3. Take the train from Dundee to Kirkcaldytrain
4h 22m
£51–117

Elgin to Kirkcaldy by train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Elgin to Kirkcaldy via Dundee in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to St Brycedale Road via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Park & Ride in around 5h 38m.

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