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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 2m
    £38–69

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train
    4h 22m
    £30–56

  3. Drive  118 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Kirkcaldycar car 118 mi
    2h 13m
    £30–43

Carlisle to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Kirkcaldy via Haymarket in around 2h 2m.

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