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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kirkcaldy is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Chester to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Chester and Kirkcaldy is 259 miles. The road distance is 258.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chester to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kirkcaldy train from?

Chester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or fly from Chester to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Chester to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Chester to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Chester to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Kirkcaldy is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Chester to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2699+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£36–193
Drive 256.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Kirkcaldycar 256.7 mi
4h 32m
£63–91
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 35m
£75–192
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
6h 19m
£36–164
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 5m
£73–179
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 12m
£64–148
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 25m
£60–175

Chester to Kirkcaldy by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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