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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 Kč 1,579 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 Kč 1,579, while a flight costs an average of Kč 5,749.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč 2,852 Average price | Kč 1,579 Average price Cheapest | Kč 5,749 Average price | Kč 4,395 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kirkcaldy to London
Compare the available ways to get from Kirkcaldy to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kirkcaldy to London:
A bus is Kč 1,273 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average Kč 2,852.
A bus is Kč 4,170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average Kč 5,749.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
The journey is about 2h 17m faster (5h 22m by train vs 7h 39m by car) and roughly Kč 1,544 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč 2,852 vs Kč 4,395). 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.
11:15 AM 8h50 Kirkcaldy 8:05 PM London Kč 1,060 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:15 AM 8h50 Kirkcaldy 8:05 PM London Kč 1,060 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:40 PM 7h35 Kirkcaldy 6:15 AM London Kč 1,267 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:15 AM 8h50 Kirkcaldy 7:05 PM London Kč 1,149 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:45 AM 12h25 Kirkcaldy 9:10 PM London Kč 1,237 1 One-way 0 transfers10:45 AM 10h35 Kirkcaldy 9:20 PM London Kč 1,643 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kirkcaldy to London:
A bus is Kč 1,273 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average Kč 2,852.
A bus is Kč 4,170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kirkcaldy to London costing on average Kč 5,749.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Loganair, Ryanair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- 42 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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