There are 4 ways to get from Govan to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 6m£16–46Drive 54.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Govan to Kirkcaldycar 54.8 mi
1h 10m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus X24a / ...
3h 30m£16–21Train
- Take the train from Partick to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 17m£25–44
Govan to Kirkcaldy by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Govan to Kirkcaldy is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Govan to Kirkcaldy is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Govan to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Helen Street and arriving at College of Nursing via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Govan station to Kirkcaldy. However, there are services departing from Govan SPT Subway Station and arriving at Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Govan and Kirkcaldy is 73 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Govan to Kirkcaldy without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 2h 6m and costs £16 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Govan to Kirkcaldy, including transfers.
Govan to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Govan to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Partick station.
The best way to get from Govan to Kirkcaldy is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 2h 6m and costs £16 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Govan, Scotland and Kirkcaldy, Scotland?
You can take a subway from Govan SPT Subway Station to Kirkcaldy via Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursing hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Partick to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Govan to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at College of Nursing station.
Govan to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Govan to Kirkcaldy is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Govan to Kirkcaldy.
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