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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is to bus via Leeds which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield station to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Chesterfield and Kirkcaldy is 304 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £120 - £390.

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

The train from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy train from?

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £120 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kirkcaldy station.

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2605+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to KirkcaldyPlymouth - Dundee / ...
4h 44m
£120–390
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
7h 42m
£26–64
Drive 263.8 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy263.8 mi
5h 3m
£66–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 31m
£77–228
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to KirkcaldyEdinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 6m
£45–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
9h 24m
£42–90
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
5h 41m
£76–253
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chesterfield 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
6h 4m
£79–255

Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.5 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Chesterfield to Kirkcaldy 6 times a week. Tickets cost £120–390 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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