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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Kirkcaldytrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2h 5m
    £50–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    4h 5m
    £19–31

  3. Drive 133.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldycar car 133.5 mi
    2h 47m
    £33–47

  4. Train via Edinburgh Waverley

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 20m
    £44–115

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    4h 5m
    £26–57

Newcastle upon Tyne to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar39Weekly Trains
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Kirkcaldy 4 times a day. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 5m.

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