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

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 9m
    £41–84

  2. Drive 76.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Kirkcaldycar car 76.7 mi
    1h 38m
    £19–27

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 29m
    £27–51

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
    3h 48m
    £23–34

Irvine to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar247Weekly Trains
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Victoria Hospital via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 3h 48m.

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