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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Liverpool and Kirkcaldy is 252 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Liverpool to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Kirkcaldy train from?

Liverpool to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Liverpool to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Liverpool to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Liverpool to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Kirkcaldy is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Liverpool to Kirkcaldy - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
5h 6m
£68–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
10h 5m
£44–85
Drive 240.7 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Kirkcaldycar 240.7 mi
4h 15m
£60–86
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 56m
£76–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 8m
£77–192
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 21m
£73–215

Liverpool to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 250.4 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kirkcaldy via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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