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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £13 - £25 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Rium Terrace and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Hartlepool and Kirkcaldy is 179 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £16 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy train from?

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

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £16 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £25 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2752+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
3h 25m
£17–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
6h 40m
£14–24
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldycar 164.4 mi
3h 22m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand Kbus 59
2. Take the train from Durham to Kirkcaldytrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
4h 45m
£73–213

Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy by train

215Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Kirkcaldy via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rium Terrace to Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11 and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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