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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Railway Station Stance D via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Barnsley and Kirkcaldy is 283 miles. The road distance is 243.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Barnsley to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Kirkcaldy train from?

Barnsley to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Barnsley to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Barnsley to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Barnsley to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Barnsley to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Kirkcaldy is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2618+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Barnsley to Kirkcaldy - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
5h 42m
£51–168
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
8h 14m
£26–89
Drive 241.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy241.8 mi
4h 37m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 49m
£90–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park & RideUkn11
8h 21m
£33–49
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 31m
£79–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 42m
£78–232
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
7h 9m
£80–272

Barnsley to Kirkcaldy by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Kirkcaldy via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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