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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2h 59m
    £23–44

  2. Drive  73.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnockcar car 73.9 mi
    1h 31m
    £19–27

  3. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3h 3m
    £25–71

  4. Bus

    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 Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3h 20m
    £19–29

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3h 41m
    £36–71

Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock by train and bus

Calendar314Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Kilmarnock via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Hospital to Kilmarnock Bus Station via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 20m.

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