What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station is to bus via John Dobson Street which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station?

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and St James Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to St James Station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at John Dobson Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and St James Station?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to St James Station. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Newcastle via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to St James Station?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and St James Station is 150 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkcaldy to St James Station without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £40 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to St James Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to St James Station train from?

Kirkcaldy to St James Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to St James Station?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via John Dobson Street, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to St James Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kirkcaldy to St James Station train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to St James Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to St James Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to St James Station is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kirkcaldy to St James Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kirkcaldy to St James Station?

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Where can I stay near St James Station?

There are 1975+ hotels available in St James Station.

Kirkcaldy to St James Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to St James Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 34m
£43–115
Bus via John Dobson Street
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 / ...
4h 19m
£19–30
Drive 132.7 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to St James Stationcar 132.7 mi
2h 46m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
4h 57m
£27–59

Kirkcaldy to St James Station by train and foot

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.9 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and St James Station, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to St James Station via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St James Station via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and John Dobson Street in around 4h 19m.

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