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How to get fromSouthampton to Kirkcaldyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Kirkcaldy by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 38m
    £89–206

  2. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    4h 52m
    £55–213

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    7h 12m
    £166–258

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station Stance Abus bus X58 / ...
    14h 37m
    £61–137

  5. Drive  444.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Kirkcaldycar car 444.5 mi
    7h 41m
    £112–161

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 35m
    £81–193

  7. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    5h 27m
    £109–339

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    6h 3m
    £86–200

  9. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    9h 15m
    £178–330

  10. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station Stance Abus bus X58 / ...
    15h 47m
    £77–134

Southampton to Kirkcaldy by train, subway, and foot

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kirkcaldy via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Railway Station Stance A via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 14h 37m.

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