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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    4h 13m
    £30–73

  2. Bus, train via St Andrew's House

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    4h 56m
    £13–28

  3. Drive  129.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcaldycar car 129.8 mi
    2h 36m
    £33–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    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 45m
    £27–47

  5. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Kings theatrebus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Haymarkettrain train
    6h 51m
    £53–81

Cairnryan to Kirkcaldy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 45m.

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