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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs £110 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Railway Station Stance D via London Victoria and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Kirkcaldy via London Bridge station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Maidstone and Kirkcaldy is 458 miles. The road distance is 436.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Maidstone to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Kirkcaldy train from?

Maidstone to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 32m.

Where does the Maidstone to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Maidstone to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Maidstone to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Kirkcaldy is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Maidstone to Kirkcaldy - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
6h 30m
£88–292
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
12h 46m
£58–154
Drive 434 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Kirkcaldy434 mi
7h 45m
£110–158
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 10m
£103–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park & RideUkn11
13h 32m
£59–127
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldy
5h
£111–340
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
5h 6m
£77–233
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 17m
£68–233
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldy
5h 34m
£66–191
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Strood
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
5. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
6h 12m
£118–410
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
7h 4m
£88–468

Maidstone to Kirkcaldy by train and subway

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455.5 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Kirkcaldy via London Bridge, London Bridge station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Railway Station Stance D via London Victoria and Park & Ride in around 13h 32m.

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