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How to get fromWakefield to Kirkcaldyby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Kirkcaldy by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Kirkcaldytrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    4h
    £110–180

  2. Drive  227.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Kirkcaldycar car 227.2 mi
    4h 34m
    £57–81

  3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    5h 51m
    £82–181

  4. Train via Edinburgh Waverley

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    4h 20m
    £110–171

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    6h 11m
    £77–188

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 3m
    £93–193

Wakefield to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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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, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours.

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