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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stance A and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Kirkby is 252 miles. The road distance is 235.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Kirkby bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £250 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Kirkby bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Kirkby is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby.

Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2361+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Kirkcaldy to Kirkby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 53m
£37–197
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 28m
£45–75
Drive 234.6 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby234.6 mi
4h 1m
£59–85
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
5h 47m
£86–242
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huyton
7h 14m
£84–195
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 Lime Street
6h 4m
£64–185

Kirkcaldy to Kirkby by train and bus

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5h 53mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.9 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Kirkby Bus Station via Edinburgh Waverley, Wigan North Western, Wigan Rail Stations, and Concourse in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stance A to Kirkby Bus Station via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 28m.

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