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

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

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  1. Line 381 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus bus 381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 24m

  2. Drive  97.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Kirkcaldycar car 97.9 mi
    2h
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    3h 50m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 31m
    £50–92

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Lothian Roadbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    4h 3m

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  • Distance: 110.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Kirkcaldy via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Bus Station via Lothian Road and Queensferry Street in around 4h 3m.

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