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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    1h 40m
    £18–50

  2. Drive 46.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Kirkcaldycar car 46.8 mi
    1h 2m
    £12–17

  3. Line 242 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton Road to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 242 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train
    2h 30m
    £17–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Kirkcaldytaxi taxi 46.8 mi
    1h 2m
    £95–120

  5. Train via Haymarket

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    1h 48m
    £27–54

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
    2h 47m
    £13–18

Motherwell to Kirkcaldy by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Victoria Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 2h 47m.

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