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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcaldy station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Railway Station Stance A and arriving at Stuart Road A via Park & Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Pontefract is 255 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 36m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Pontefract bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Pontefract train from?

Kirkcaldy to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kirkcaldy station.

Train, bus or fly from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 4h 36m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Pontefract bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Pontefract train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Pontefract is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract.

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

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

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 36m
£36–179
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
8h 14m
£22–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
8h 9m
£29–44
Drive 224.6 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Pontefract224.6 mi
4h 25m
£57–82
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
6h 58m
£84–190
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 45m
£31–168
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 Wakefield Westgate
6h 36m
£88–212

Kirkcaldy to Pontefract by train and bus

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Distance: 253.7 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Stuart Road A via Edinburgh Waverley, York, Castleford, and Castleford Bus Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park & Ride to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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