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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bootle is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bootle is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stance A and arriving at Port of Liverpool via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Bootle?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Bootle is 250 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bootle without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £25 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Kirkcaldy to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Bootle bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Bootle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Railway Station Stance A.

Train, bus or fly from Kirkcaldy to Bootle?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Bootle is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £25 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Bootle bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Bootle bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Bootle is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Bootle.

Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 2092+ hotels available in Bootle.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 3m
£26–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stance A to North Approach RoadX27
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
8h 12m
£46–78
Drive 232.4 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Bootle232.4 mi
4h 19m
£58–84
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h 17m
£85–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western
3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Wellington Street375 / ...
7h 22m
£39–203
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
6h 34m
£87–203
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
5h 45m
£65–171

Kirkcaldy to Bootle by train and bus

110Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Riversdale Road via Edinburgh Waverley, Preston, Railway Station, and Wellington Street in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stance A to Port of Liverpool via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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