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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Leeds to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Leeds and Kirkcaldy is 255 miles. The road distance is 221.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £190.

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

The train from Leeds to Kirkcaldy takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Leeds to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Kirkcaldy train from?

Leeds to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Leeds to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Leeds to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Leeds to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Leeds to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Kirkcaldy is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Leeds to Kirkcaldy.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Kirkcaldy?

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
3h 37m
£85–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
6h 10m
£27–43
Drive 220 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Kirkcaldycar 220 mi
4h 27m
£54–78
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
5h 8m
£72–189
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 56m
£87–190
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
6h 30m
£27–102
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 13m
£110–208

Leeds to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 253.1 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Kirkcaldy twice daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 37m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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