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

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

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  1. Bus via Haymarket Station

    best
    1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 56m
    £32–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Hospital to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X27
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 11m
    £15–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 29m
    £63–110

  4. Drive  143 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Portpatrickcar car 143 mi
    2h 57m
    £36–51

Kirkcaldy to Portpatrick by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Beach via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Post Office via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 7h 29m.

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