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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 19m
    £54–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukx010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    6h 50m
    £25–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    5h 59m
    £37–81

  4. Drive 164.4 mi

    1. Drive from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldycar car 164.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £41–58

Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11 and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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