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How to get fromFife to Ardrossanby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fife to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    3h 47m
    £36–77

  2. Drive  96.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fife to Ardrossancar car 96.4 mi
    1h 59m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    4h 27m
    £29–52

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Towntrain train
    4h 20m
    £46–78

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    5h 42m
    £28–38

Fife to Ardrossan by train and foot

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Fife, Scotland and Ardrossan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cupar to Ardrossan Town via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Hill Street via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 4h 27m.

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