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

The cheapest way to get from York to Kirkcaldy is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct train between York and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from York to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between York and Kirkcaldy is 229 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £75 - £170.

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

The train from York to Kirkcaldy takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the York to Kirkcaldy train from?

York to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

York to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kirkcaldy station.

Can I drive from York to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Kirkcaldy is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from York to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 3069+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

York to Kirkcaldy - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from York to Kirkcaldy by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Kirkcaldytrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
3h 2m
£75–170
Drive 213.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Kirkcaldycar 213.6 mi
4h 17m
£52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 8m
£79–197
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 12m
£77–170

York to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Kirkcaldy 4 times a day. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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