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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 Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    2h 37m
    £26–63

  2. Drive  76.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Kirkcaldycar car 76.7 mi
    1h 38m
    £20–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to College of Nursingbus bus X24a / ...
    4h 30m
    £22–31

  4. Train via Dalrymple Drive

    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 39m
    £38–67

Irvine to Kirkcaldy by train and foot

Calendar265Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to College of Nursing via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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