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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    2h 37m
    £24–70

  2. Drive 73.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldycar car 73.5 mi
    1h 29m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    2h 53m
    £24–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 26m
    £39–79

  5. 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 37m
    £20–29

Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy by bus, foot, and train

Calendar318Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Kirkcaldy via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 3h 37m.

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