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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Brycedale Road and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Park & Ride, Ingliston Park & Ride and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Manchester?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Manchester is 245 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kirkcaldy to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Manchester bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ingliston Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Manchester train from?

Kirkcaldy to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Kirkcaldy to Manchester?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Manchester bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Manchester train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Manchester is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Manchester.

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

Book your Kirkcaldy to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3660+ hotels available in Manchester.

Kirkcaldy to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromKirkcaldy to Manchester

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 46m
£83–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 23m
£34–58
Drive 236 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Manchestercar 236 mi
4h 10m
£58–83
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 53m
£62–174
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 24m
£85–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 34m
£80–201
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 38m
£82–186
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 38m
£111–296

Kirkcaldy to Manchester by train

52Weekly Trains

4h 46mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkcaldy to Manchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 243.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brycedale Road to Shudehill Interchange via Park & Ride, Ingliston Park & Ride, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.