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How to get fromArdrossan to Kirkcaldyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardrossan to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    2h 54m
    £27–65

  2. Drive  81 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Kirkcaldycar car 81 mi
    1h 46m
    £20–29

  3. Line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
    4h 42m
    £25–37

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 26m
    £37–65

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus Uk090
    4h 47m
    £28–45

Ardrossan to Kirkcaldy by train and foot

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Victoria Hospital via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 4h 42m.

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