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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy is to bus which costs £23 - £80 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Nottingham and Kirkcaldy is 335 miles. The road distance is 282.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Nottingham to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Kirkcaldy train from?

Nottingham to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £80 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Nottingham to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Nottingham to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Nottingham to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Kirkcaldy is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2722+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Nottingham to Kirkcaldy - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Kirkcaldytrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 38m
£138–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
8h 3m
£23–78
Drive 281.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Kirkcaldycar 281.1 mi
5h 29m
£68–99
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 47m
£52–157
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
6h 48m
£45–272
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
10h 3m
£28–96
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 19m
£68–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h
£48–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 12m
£108–361
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
6h 23m
£63–207

Nottingham to Kirkcaldy by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 38mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.1 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Grantham to Kirkcaldy 6 times a week. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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