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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 18m
    £30–73

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27 / ...
    4h 50m
    £14–19

  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 College of Nursingbus bus X27 / ...
    4h 55m
    £26–44

  5. Bus 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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27
    6h 3m
    £39–53

Cairnryan to Kirkcaldy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to College of Nursing via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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