What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham New Street Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station. However, there are services departing from St Brycedale Road and arriving at Newhall Street via Park & Ride, Ingliston Park & Ride and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham New Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Birmingham New Street Station is 283 miles. The road distance is 313.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ingliston Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station train from?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Kirkcaldy station.

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £190 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station?

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Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station - 9 ways to travel via train

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There are 9 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 22m
£49–118
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
8h 47m
£42–74
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Streettrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
5h 51m
£190–280
Drive 311.6 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Stationcar 311.6 mi
5h 19m
£76–109
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4h 34m
£47–151
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 25m
£101–209
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 1m
£112–200
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 32m
£128–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
12h 1m
£72–169

Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street Station by train and foot

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.9 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Birmingham New Street Station, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Kirkcaldy to Birmingham New Street once daily. Tickets cost £190–280 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brycedale Road to Birmingham New Street Station via Park & Ride, Ingliston Park & Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, and Newhall Street in around 8h 47m.

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