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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Leven - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2h 47m
    £28–71

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    5h 3m
    £26–44

  3. Drive  118.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Carlislecar car 118.2 mi
    2h 13m
    £29–42

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus bus X95
    6h 17m
    £29–48

Kirkcaldy to Carlisle by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Hospital to Bus Station via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 3m.

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