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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 50m

  2. Drive  122.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Kirkcudbrightcar car 122.1 mi
    2h 27m
    £31–44

  3. Train

    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
    7h 1m
    £49–91

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glebe Park to Princes Streetbus bus X58
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Gallerybus bus 555
    7h 29m

  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 Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 53m

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  • Distance: 148.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Harbour Square Shelter via Haymarket, Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Swimming Pool in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glebe Park to Gallery via Princes Street and Stance 5 in around 7h 29m.

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