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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    3h 41m
    £27–57

  2. Drive  97.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Kirkcaldycar car 97.9 mi
    2h
    £25–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station Stance Abus bus X58 / ...
    4h 47m

  4. Train via Carlisle

    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 41m
    £50–92

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X27 / ...
    5h 12m
    £34–46

Dumfries to Kirkcaldy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Kirkcaldy via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Railway Station Stance A via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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