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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Manchester and Kirkcaldy is 245 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Manchester to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Manchester to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kirkcaldy train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Manchester to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Kirkcaldy is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Manchester to Kirkcaldy.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 3m
£86–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus X27
6h 40m
£35–56
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Kirkcaldycar 236.5 mi
4h 12m
£58–83
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 22m
£62–163
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
5h 29m
£85–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 57m
£78–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 6m
£77–211
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldytrain
6h 12m
£108–289

Manchester to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 243.6 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 6h 40m.

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