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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 25m
    £52–110

  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
    5h 53m
    £15–19

  3. Bus via Haymarket Station

    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
    5h 35m
    £32–66

  4. Drive  136.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Stranraercar car 136.6 mi
    2h 45m
    £35–50

  5. 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
    5h 59m
    £62–110

Kirkcaldy to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Port Rodie via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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