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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 5m
    £49–91

  2. Drive  98.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Dumfriescar car 98.5 mi
    1h 58m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glebe Park to Princes Streetbus bus X58
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    5h 16m

  4. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4h 16m

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Hospital to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X27
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 17m
    £34–50

Kirkcaldy to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glebe Park to School via Princes Street in around 5h 16m.

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