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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Kirkcaldy?

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

How far is it from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Wakefield and Kirkcaldy is 264 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £110 - £180.

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

The train from Wakefield Westgate to Kirkcaldy takes 4h including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Wakefield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Kirkcaldy train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Wakefield to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Wakefield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Kirkcaldy is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Wakefield to Kirkcaldy - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h
£110–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
7h 40m
£30–48
Drive 227.2 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Kirkcaldycar 227.2 mi
4h 34m
£57–82
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 1m
£72–181
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
4h 20m
£111–172
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 31m
£77–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 3m
£93–193

Wakefield to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 262.8 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Kirkcaldy twice daily. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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