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

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

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeentrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    4h 22m
    £50–111

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus bus 46
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    6h 10m
    £20–36

  3. Drive  143.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Elgincar car 143.6 mi
    2h 53m
    £36–52

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Dundeetrain train Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    4h 28m
    £57–111

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kirkcaldy to Aberdeen Bus Stationbus bus Uk095
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus Ember
    6h 37m
    £22–33

Kirkcaldy to Elgin by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Elgin via Aberdeen in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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