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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 28m

  2. Drive  97.9 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Marie's Churchbus bus X58
    4h 48m

  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 39m
    £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 / ...
    4h 50m
    £34–46

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  • Distance: 110.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Court to St Marie's Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Kirkcaldy via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 39m.

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