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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Railway Station Stance D via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Cardiff and Kirkcaldy is 386 miles. The road distance is 395.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Kirkcaldy train from?

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 38m and costs £75 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Kirkcaldy is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2674+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 34m
£60–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
4. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Railway Station Stance Dbus X27
12h 23m
£37–78
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m
£78–269
Drive 393.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Kirkcaldycar 393.2 mi
7h 31m
£94–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 46m
£57–160
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 33m
£64–197
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
6h 27m
£50–281
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
8h 26m
£57–439
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
9h 16m
£74–173

Cardiff to Kirkcaldy by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kirkcaldy.

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Distance: 384.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kirkcaldy via Crewe and Haymarket in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Railway Station Stance D via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 12h 23m.

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