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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kirkcaldy is to bus via Birmingham which costs £50 - £140 and takes 16h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Poole to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Poole and Kirkcaldy is 418 miles. The road distance is 457 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Poole to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Poole to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Kirkcaldy train from?

Poole to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Poole to Kirkcaldy is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Poole to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Poole to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Kirkcaldy is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Poole to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2585+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

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

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

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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4h 24m
£113–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
14h 20m
£44–124
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
7h 56m
£100–320
Drive 454.4 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Kirkcaldy454.4 mi
8h 7m
£114–164
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
6h 2m
£98–301
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
5h 34m
£65–256
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
6h 15m
£88–257
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
7h 2m
£82–289
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Bournemouth
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldy
5h 22m
£97–241
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
11h 4m
£86–557
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
16h 59m
£50–138

Poole to Kirkcaldy by bus and train

97Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Kirkcaldy via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 14h 20m.

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