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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 11m
    £19–49

  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 Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 33m
    £16–23

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 8m
    £57–100

  4. Drive  130.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Cairnryancar car 130.3 mi
    2h 35m
    £33–47

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 12m
    £66–116

Kirkcaldy to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Hospital to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Old Pier via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 12m.

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