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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Ashington is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Ashington is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Ashington?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Dobson Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Ashington?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Ashington via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Ashington?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Ashington is 168 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Ashington without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Kirkcaldy to Ashington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Ashington bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Ashington bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Ashington train from?

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

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to Ashington?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Ashington is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Ashington bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Ashington bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Ashington train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Ashington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Ashington?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Ashington is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Ashington.

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

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Where can I stay near Ashington?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Ashingtontrain
3h 24m
£49–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 8m
£24–40
Drive 127.6 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Ashingtoncar 127.6 mi
2h 39m
£31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4h 52m
£29–49

Kirkcaldy to Ashington by train

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Ashington, Northumberland, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Ashington via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ashington via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Manors in around 5h 8m.

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