What is the cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy?

The cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy?

The fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Houghton-Le-Spring and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Houghton-Le-Spring and arriving at Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Houghton-Le-Spring and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Park Lane and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Houghton-Le-Spring and Kirkcaldy is 167 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

How do I travel from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy without a car?

The best way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy train from?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy.

Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 3038+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 30m
£37–107
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 20m
£18–27
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Kirkcaldycar 147.4 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hetton Road-Durham Road to John Dobson Streetbus X1a / ...
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 39m

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Distance: 166 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Houghton-Le-Spring, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Houghton Cut Slip Road to Kirkcaldy via Interchange, Park Lane, Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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