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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

    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 19m
    £54–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 48m
    £28–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 21m
    £31–81

  4. Drive  136.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Stranraercar car 136.6 mi
    2h 45m
    £34–49

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 26m

Kirkcaldy to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Hospital to Port Rodie via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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