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Lochgelly travel guide

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With a population of 6,586, Lochgelly is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lochgelly to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Lochgelly

Plane

When flying to Lochgelly, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lochgelly include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Lochgelly departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lochgelly, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lochgelly to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lochgelly is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 302 km from Lochgelly. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lochgelly, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lochgelly takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

When flying to Lochgelly, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lochgelly include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Lochgelly departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lochgelly, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lochgelly to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lochgelly is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 302 km from Lochgelly. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lochgelly, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lochgelly takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Lochgelly

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lochgelly

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lochgelly

Most booked hotels in Lochgelly

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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The Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Lochgelly

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lochgelly (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lochgelly, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lochgelly (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lochgelly, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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