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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Kirkcaldy is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £95 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Kirkcaldy is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Kirkcaldy station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Kirkcaldy?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Swindon to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Swindon and Kirkcaldy is 498 miles. The road distance is 389.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 35m and costs £100 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Swindon to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Swindon to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Kirkcaldy train from?

Swindon to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Swindon to Kirkcaldy is to train via London which takes 6h 35m and costs £100 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Swindon to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Swindon to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Swindon to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Kirkcaldy is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Swindon to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

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Swindon to Kirkcaldy - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Swindon to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
6h 35m
£106–365
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
13h 10m
£44–117
Drive 387.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Kirkcaldy387.4 mi
6h 32m
£97–140
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4h 32m
£75–158
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldy
9h
£62–353
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus StationX58 / ...
15h 31m
£49–95
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
5h
£133–437
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 51m
£120–398
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
5h 42m
£75–183
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
5h 21m
£95–324
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
5h 29m
£140–325
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 56m
£97–276

Swindon to Kirkcaldy by train

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Distance: 495 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Kirkcaldy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 13h 10m.

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