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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr 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 48m
    £32–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    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
    3h 42m
    £19–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 13m
    £23–49

  4. Drive  86.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Kirkcaldycar car 86.9 mi
    1h 44m
    £22–31

  5. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 32m
    £37–67

Ayr to Kirkcaldy by train and foot

Calendar271Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 42m.

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