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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stance A and arriving at Sophia Gardens via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Cardiff is 386 miles. The road distance is 395.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 53m and costs £65 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Cardiff train from?

Kirkcaldy to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 7h 53m and costs £65 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Cardiff train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Cardiff is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff.

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

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Kirkcaldy to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 32m
£49–135
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 33m
£39–277
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 53m
£66–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stance A to North Approach Roadbus X27
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
4. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 49m
£40–76
Drive 393.3 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Cardiffcar 393.3 mi
7h 31m
£95–137
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 57m
£47–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 53m
£64–203
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 43m
£70–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 38m
£84–196

Kirkcaldy to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 384 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stance A to Sophia Gardens via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 12h 49m.

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