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How to get fromLanark to Kirkcaldyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanark to Kirkcaldy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    2h 41m
    £24–44

  2. Drive  47.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Kirkcaldycar car 47.2 mi
    1h 5m
    £12–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Park & Ridebus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Railway Station Stance Abus bus X58 / ...
    3h 45m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Kirkcaldytaxi taxi 47.2 mi
    1h 5m
    £200–250

  5. Train via Bellshill

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Bellshilltrain train
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    3h 1m
    £28–50

  6. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Princes Streetbus bus X27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Station Stance Abus bus X58 / ...
    3h 50m

Lanark to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Kirkcaldy via Carluke and Haymarket in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Railway Station Stance A via Bus Terminal and Park & Ride in around 3h 45m.

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