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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Dundeetrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Kirkcaldytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 2m
    £62–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus Uk092 / ...
    5h 46m
    £20–29

  3. Drive  143.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Kirkcaldycar car 143.7 mi
    2h 53m
    £37–53

  4. Train via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldytrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 27m
    £50–114

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Legion Courtbus bus 41 / ...
    6h 37m
    £29–49

Elgin to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Kirkcaldy via Dundee in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 5h 46m.

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