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How to get fromFort William to Kirkcaldyby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Haymarketbus bus Ember
    4h 33m
    £22–35

  2. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    5h 51m
    £60–117

  3. Drive  130 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Kirkcaldycar car 130 mi
    2h 33m
    £32–47

  4. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to College of Nursingbus bus 33A / ...
    5h 3m
    £29–54

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    6h 6m
    £41–66

Fort William to Kirkcaldy by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Fort William to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket in around 5h 51m.

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