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How to get fromSunderland to Kirkcaldyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 57m
    £36–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station Stance Abus bus X58 / ...
    4h 57m
    £20–41

  3. Drive  145.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Kirkcaldycar car 145.2 mi
    3h 6m
    £36–52

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station Stance Abus bus X58 / ...
    4h 50m
    £30–50

Sunderland to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar176Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Railway Station Stance A via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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