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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kirkcaldy to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kirkcaldy to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $135.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kirkcaldy to London:
A bus is $7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average $57.
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average $135.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (6h 11m by train vs 7h 39m by car) and roughly $73 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($135 vs $208). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kirkcaldy to London
How to get from Kirkcaldy to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kirkcaldy to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:05 AM9h05Edinburgh, Bus Station8:10 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:05 AM9h05Edinburgh, Bus Station8:10 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:40 PM7h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$711One-way0 transfers
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C152118:32 AM9h40Kirkcaldy station (KDY)6:12 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1451One-way1 transfer
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C152118:32 AM7h39Kirkcaldy station (KDY)4:11 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1481One-way1 transfer
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C152139:32 AM7h39Kirkcaldy station (KDY)5:11 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:05 AM9h35Edinburgh, Bus Station8:40 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM8h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM9h25Edinburgh, Bus Station8:55 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kirkcaldy to London:
A bus is $7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average $57.
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average $135.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kirkcaldy and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kirkcaldy station (KDY) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to London by train.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to London by flight.
- 14 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
- 48 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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