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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kirkcaldy is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £130 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kirkcaldy is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Kirkcaldy. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Exeter to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Exeter and Kirkcaldy is 424 miles. The road distance is 467 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £210 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Exeter to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Exeter to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kirkcaldy train from?

Exeter to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Exeter to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £210 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 13h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Exeter to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Exeter to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Kirkcaldy is 467 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Exeter to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2575+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Exeter to Kirkcaldy - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 49m
£67–174
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
13h 9m
£38–124
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to KirkcaldyPlymouth - Dundee / ...
8h 19m
£210–700
Drive 464.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Kirkcaldy464.3 mi
7h 41m
£116–168
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
4h 16m
£113–247
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
5h 59m
£64–200
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
6h 47m
£140–289
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
6h 43m
£63–305
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
9h 28m
£112–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
15h 34m
£42–100

Exeter to Kirkcaldy by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 19mAverage Duration

£210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Kirkcaldy 6 times a week. Tickets cost £210–700 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 9m.

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