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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy is to bus via Leeds which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £120 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Sheffield and Kirkcaldy is 292 miles. The road distance is 255.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £120 - £190.

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

The train from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Sheffield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Kirkcaldy train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Sheffield to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Sheffield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Kirkcaldy is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 3044+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Sheffield to Kirkcaldy - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 25m
£120–190
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
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
7h 59m
£32–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
7h 35m
£43–71
Drive 254.3 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Kirkcaldycar 254.3 mi
4h 54m
£64–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 28m
£81–174
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
4h 40m
£60–189
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
4h 45m
£123–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
5h 46m
£78–186
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 7m
£104–246

Sheffield to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Kirkcaldy twice daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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