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How to get fromKirkcaldy to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    2h 58m
    £31–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Hospital to North Approach Roadbus bus X27
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3h 25m
    £18–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3h 10m
    £22–49

  4. Drive  87.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Ayrcar car 87.3 mi
    1h 43m
    £22–32

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 38m
    £42–83

Kirkcaldy to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Ayr via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Hospital to Ayr Bus Station via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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