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

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

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  1. Bus via Haymarket Station

    best
    1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 22m
    £20–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Hospital to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X27
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 38m
    £15–19

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 19m
    £47–96

  4. Drive  130.3 mi

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

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 25m
    £51–80

Kirkcaldy to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 22m.

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